1064 — Teal Medium Light
Teals family
Need details on Anchor 1064? This medium, moderately saturated teal shade (Teal Medium Light) is hex #5BA3B2, RGB 91, 163, 178. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1064
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Teals Family
Anchor 1064 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 1064
Meet Anchor 1064, Teal Medium Light — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as steady and rich, perfect for water and sky and tropical motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cool accents and nature themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1064 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1064 is Teal Medium Light — a medium teal thread (hex #5BA3B2, RGB 91, 163, 178). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle 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 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 597 (Turquoise, 72%) and DMC 598 (Turquoise light, 66%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1064?
The closest Anchor threads to 1064 are 1089 Electric Blue Medium (ΔE 5.61), 167 Blue Green Light (ΔE 8.74), and 1039 Baby Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 9.33). 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 dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its medium 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 7.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.