132 — Sky Blue Dark
Blues family#324F94
Anchor 132 (Sky Blue Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #324F94 and RGB values 50, 79, 148. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 132
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 132
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 132
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 132
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Anchor 147 (Navy Blue Medium Light) is so near (ΔE 1.19), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 132
Anchor threads that pair well with 132, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor132 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 132
Anchor 132 (Sky Blue Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with true blue tones. This thread brings a deep and intense presence to projects featuring hydrangea blooms or skies. Look for it in charts that feature water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 132 look like?
Anchor 132 (Sky Blue Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #324F94 and RGB 50, 79, 148. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 132?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 132 (Sky Blue Dark) is DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 825 (Blue dark, 77%) and DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark, 73%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 132?
The closest Anchor threads to 132 are 147 Navy Blue Medium Light (ΔE 1.19), 143 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 1.51), and 940 Delft Dark (ΔE 2.84). These are useful substitutes when 132 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 132?
Reach for Anchor 132 (Sky Blue Dark) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 132.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 132 (Sky Blue 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, 132 has a contrast ratio of about 7.8:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.