120 — Blue Purple Very Light
Blues family
Anchor 120 (Blue Purple Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #BFCFE9 and RGB values 191, 207, 233. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 120
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 120
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 120
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 120 (Blue Purple Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 128 (Sky Blue Very Light) (ΔE 2.88) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 120
Anchor threads that pair well with 120, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor 120 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 120
Meet Anchor 120, Blue Purple Very Light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its gentle and approachable presence shines in skies and water alike. Pull this thread for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 120 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 120 is Blue Purple Very Light — a light blue thread (hex #BFCFE9, RGB 191, 207, 233). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 120?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 120 (Blue Purple Very Light) is DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3747 (Blue Violet very light, 68%) and DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light, 61%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 120?
The closest Anchor threads to 120 are 128 Sky Blue Very Light (ΔE 2.88), 117 Blue Violet Very Light (ΔE 4.3), and 144 Navy Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.37). These are useful substitutes when 120 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 120 good for?
Anchor 120 (Blue Purple Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 120.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 120 (Blue Purple Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 120 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.