136 — Delft Medium
Blues family#6684B2
Below: Anchor 136 (Delft Medium), a medium, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #6684B2 and RGB 102, 132, 178. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 136
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 136
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 136
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 136
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 136 (Delft Medium) sits a hair from Anchor 131 (Sky Blue Medium) (ΔE 1.79) — 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 136
Anchor threads that pair well with 136, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor136 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 136
Known as Delft Medium, Anchor 136 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. The steady and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes. Expect to see it used in winter scenes and forget-me-nots across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 136 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 136 is Delft Medium — a medium blue thread (hex #6684B2, RGB 102, 132, 178). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 136?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 136 (Delft Medium) is DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 79%) and DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light, 72%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 136?
The closest Anchor threads to 136 are 131 Sky Blue Medium (ΔE 1.79), 146 Navy Blue Light (ΔE 2.02), and 176 Cornflower Blue Medium (ΔE 4.09). These are useful substitutes when 136 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 136 good for?
Anchor 136 (Delft Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 136.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 136 (Delft Medium)?
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, 136 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.