127 — Navy Blue Very Dark
Blues family#19162A
Anchor 127 — Navy Blue Very Dark — has hex #19162A and RGB 25, 22, 42. This dark, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 127
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 127
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 127
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 127
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Anchor 127 (Navy Blue Very Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 127
Anchor threads that pair well with 127, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor127 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 127
Navy Blue Very Dark (catalog code Anchor 127) is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. It has a dark and rich feel that suits bluebird motifs and whale designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with sapphire accents or porcelain patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 127?
Anchor 127 is called Navy Blue Very Dark. It's a dark blue shade (hex #19162A, RGB 25, 22, 42) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 127?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 127 (Navy Blue Very Dark) is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 76%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 52%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 127?
The closest Anchor threads to 127 are 152 Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.25), 150 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 6.64), and 149 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 10.93). These are useful substitutes when 127 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 127?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 127 (Navy Blue Very Dark) for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Anchor 127 (Navy Blue Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 127 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.