Anchor Stranded Cotton

134 — Sky Blue Ultra Dark

Blues family

Anchor 134 — Sky Blue Ultra Dark — has hex #000040 and RGB 0, 0, 64. This dark, highly 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.

Hex
#000040
RGB
0, 0, 64
HSL
240°, 100%, 13%
Lab
3.3, 23.4, -37.7
Lightness
13%
Very dark
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
240°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 134

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 134 Sky Blue Ultra Dark

Sullivans

Royal Blue Very Dark 45222 91% Good
Royal Blue Dark 45206 71% Approx
Cornflower Blue Very Dark 45202 68% Approx
Navy Blue Dark 45224 61% Fair
Navy Blue 45069 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Granny Annie 083 22% Fair
Purple Aster 070 15% Fair
Wavy Navy 075 10% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 9% Fair
Blacksmith Blue 187 0% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 134

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 134 Sky Blue Ultra Dark
Navy Blue Dark Anchor 150 Very close ΔE 2.59 Navy Blue Medium Dark Anchor 149 Very close ΔE 3.43 Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark Anchor 152 Very close ΔE 4.2 Sky Blue Very Dark Anchor 133 Noticeable ΔE 5.79 Navy Blue Very Dark Anchor 127 Noticeable ΔE 6.43 Cornflower Blue Very D Anchor 178 Noticeable ΔE 8.34 Blue Purple Dark Anchor 123 Noticeable ΔE 8.55 Navy Blue Medium Anchor 148 Noticeable ΔE 8.64

Working with Anchor 134

On white fabric
19.6:1
On dark fabric
1.1:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
navy

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Because it is so deep, Anchor 134 (Sky Blue Ultra Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 150 (Navy Blue Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.59). 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
134
1044 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
134
102 Lavender Ultra Very Dark 164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
134
381 Black Brown Dark 862 Fern Green Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
134
177 Cornflower Blue Dark 1030 Blue Violet Medium 108 Lavender Very Light 128 Sky Blue Very Light

Blues Family

Anchor 134 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

134 Sky Blue Ultra Dark 134 164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark 164 148 Navy Blue Medium 148 150 Navy Blue Dark 150 123 Blue Purple Dark 123 149 Navy Blue Medium Dark 149 152 Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark 152 127 Navy Blue Very Dark 127

About Anchor 134

Sky Blue Ultra Dark (catalog code Anchor 134) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. It has a striking and rich 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 dark blue shade (hex #000040, RGB 0, 0, 64) 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 820 (Royal Blue very dark) with a 58% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 45%) and DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 41%).

What's a good substitute for Anchor 134?

The closest Anchor threads to 134 are 150 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 2.59), 149 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 3.43), and 152 Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.2). 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 dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Is Anchor 134 (Sky Blue Ultra Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 134 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.

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