128 — Sky Blue Very Light
Blues family
Need details on Anchor 128? This very light, vivid blue shade (Sky Blue Very Light) is hex #C2D6F8, RGB 194, 214, 248. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 128
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 128
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 128
Anchor threads that pair well with 128, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor 128 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 128
Anchor 128 is the floss known as Sky Blue Very Light: a vivid, very light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as airy and bright, perfect for whale designs and sapphire accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 128 look like?
Anchor 128 (Sky Blue Very Light) is a very light shade in the blues family with hex #C2D6F8 and RGB 194, 214, 248. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 128?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 128 (Sky Blue Very Light) is DMC 3747 (Blue Violet very light) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light, 61%) and DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 49%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 128?
The closest Anchor threads to 128 are 120 Blue Purple Very Light (ΔE 2.88), 117 Blue Violet Very Light (ΔE 5.04), and 1031 Antique Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.45). These are useful substitutes when 128 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 128?
Reach for Anchor 128 (Sky Blue Very Light) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 128.