1064 — Teal Medium Light
Blues family#749EAD
Need details on Anchor 1064? This medium-light, muted blue shade (Teal Medium Light) is hex #749EAD, RGB 116, 158, 173. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1064
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1064
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 1064
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1064
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1064
Anchor threads that pair well with 1064, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor1064 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1064
Meet Anchor 1064, Teal Medium Light — a muted, medium-light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and versatile, perfect for skies and water. It blends comfortably into projects centered on denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1064 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1064 is Teal Medium Light — a medium-light blue thread (hex #749EAD, RGB 116, 158, 173). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1064?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1064 (Teal Medium Light) is DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 519 (Sky Blue, 69%) and DMC 597 (Turquoise, 62%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1064?
The closest Anchor threads to 1064 are 168 Blue Green Medium (ΔE 3.77), 920 Antique Blue Medium Light (ΔE 5.47), and 1039 Baby Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 6.17). These are useful substitutes when 1064 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1064 good for?
Anchor 1064 (Teal Medium Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1064.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1064 (Teal Medium Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1064 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.