1066 — Teal Medium
Blues family#3A687D
Anchor 1066 (Teal Medium) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #3A687D and RGB values 58, 104, 125. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1066
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1066
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 1066
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1066
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 1066
Anchor threads that pair well with 1066, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor1066 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1066
Anchor 1066 is the floss known as Teal Medium: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its deep and intense presence shines in denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds alike. Pull this thread for nautical themes or winter scenes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1066 look like?
Anchor 1066 (Teal Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #3A687D and RGB 58, 104, 125. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1066?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1066 (Teal Medium) is DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark, 66%) and DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806), 66%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1066?
The closest Anchor threads to 1066 are 851 Grey Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.62), 1068 Teal (ΔE 5.71), and 169 Blue Green Dark (ΔE 7.85). These are useful substitutes when 1066 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1066?
Reach for Anchor 1066 (Teal Medium) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1066.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1066 (Teal Medium)?
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, 1066 has a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.