118 — Blue Violet Light
Blues family
Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light) is a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex code #8175AD and RGB values 129, 117, 173. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 118
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 118
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 118
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 118
Anchor threads that pair well with 118, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor 118 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 118
Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light) is a medium-light, muted shade in the blues family with deep blue tones. This thread brings a balanced and quiet presence to projects featuring hydrangea blooms or skies. Look for it in charts that feature water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 118 look like?
Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #8175AD and RGB 129, 117, 173. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 118?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light) is DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 340 (Blue Violet medium, 78%) and DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 69%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 118?
The closest Anchor threads to 118 are 1030 Blue Violet Medium (ΔE 5.28), 136 Delft Medium (ΔE 7.98), and 109 Lavender Light (ΔE 8.57). These are useful substitutes when 118 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 118?
Reach for Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 118.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 118 (Blue Violet Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 118 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.