130 — Sky Blue
Blues family
Need details on Anchor 130? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade (Sky Blue) is hex #859ABE, RGB 133, 154, 190. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 130
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 130
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 130
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 130 (Sky Blue) sits a hair from Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light) (ΔE 2.11) — 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 130
Anchor threads that pair well with 130, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor 130 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 130
Known as Sky Blue, Anchor 130 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. With a easygoing and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hydrangea blooms and skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 130 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 130 is Sky Blue — a medium-light blue thread (hex #859ABE, RGB 133, 154, 190). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 130?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 130 (Sky Blue) is DMC 3840 (Lavender Blue light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 341 (Blue Violet light, 78%) and DMC 159 (Grey Blue light, 78%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 130?
The closest Anchor threads to 130 are 175 Cornflower Blue Light (ΔE 2.11), 976 Blue Light (ΔE 5.21), and 1033 Antique Blue (ΔE 5.47). These are useful substitutes when 130 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 130 good for?
Anchor 130 (Sky Blue) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 130.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 130 (Sky Blue)?
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, 130 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.