1068 — Teal
Blues family#2C586A
Anchor 1068 — Teal — has hex #2C586A and RGB 44, 88, 106. This medium-dark, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 1068
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1068
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 1068
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1068
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 851 (Grey Blue Ultra Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.87). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1068
Anchor threads that pair well with 1068, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor1068 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 1068
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, Anchor 1068 carries the name Teal with sky blue tones. Its tone is steady and deep, making it a popular choice for nautical themes and winter scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for forget-me-nots or bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1068?
Anchor 1068 is called Teal. It's a medium-dark blue shade (hex #2C586A, RGB 44, 88, 106) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1068?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1068 (Teal) is DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue, 74%) and DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1068?
The closest Anchor threads to 1068 are 851 Grey Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.87), 1066 Teal Medium (ΔE 5.71), and 170 Blue Green Very Dark (ΔE 10.47). These are useful substitutes when 1068 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1068?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1068 (Teal) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1068 (Teal)?
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, 1068 has a contrast ratio of about 7.7:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.