134 — Sky Blue Ultra Dark
Blues family#2A2F6C
Anchor 134 — Sky Blue Ultra Dark — has hex #2A2F6C and RGB 42, 47, 108. This medium-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 134
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 134
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 134
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 134
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 178 (Cornflower Blue Very D), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.28). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 134
Anchor threads that pair well with 134, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor134 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 134
Sky Blue Ultra Dark (catalog code Anchor 134) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with true blue tones. It has a steady and deep feel that suits water and denim textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 134?
Anchor 134 is called Sky Blue Ultra Dark. It's a medium-dark blue shade (hex #2A2F6C, RGB 42, 47, 108) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 134?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 134 (Sky Blue Ultra Dark) is DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium, 89%) and DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 84%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 134?
The closest Anchor threads to 134 are 178 Cornflower Blue Very D (ΔE 2.28), 139 Delft Very Dark (ΔE 3.81), and 123 Blue Purple Dark (ΔE 4.11). These are useful substitutes when 134 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 134?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 134 (Sky Blue Ultra Dark) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 134 (Sky Blue Ultra Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 134 has a contrast ratio of about 12.2:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.