119 — Blue Violet Dark
Blues family#403B80
Looking up Anchor 119? It's Blue Violet Dark, a medium-dark blue shade (#403B80 / RGB 64, 59, 128). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 119
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 119
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 119
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 119
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 119
Anchor threads that pair well with 119, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor119 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 119
Meet Anchor 119, Blue Violet Dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the blues family with deep blue tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for skies and water. It also turns up in patterns built around denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 119 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 119 is Blue Violet Dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #403B80, RGB 64, 59, 128). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 119?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 119 (Blue Violet Dark) is DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark, 79%) and DMC 797 (Royal Blue, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 119?
The closest Anchor threads to 119 are 941 Cornflower Blue Medium (ΔE 3.79), 178 Cornflower Blue Very D (ΔE 4.01), and 139 Delft Very Dark (ΔE 4.27). These are useful substitutes when 119 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 119 good for?
Anchor 119 (Blue Violet Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 119.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 119 (Blue Violet Dark)?
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, 119 has a contrast ratio of about 9.7:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.