139 — Delft Very Dark
Blues family#2C3A78
Anchor 139 — Delft Very Dark — has hex #2C3A78 and RGB 44, 58, 120. This medium-dark, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 139
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 139
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 139
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 139
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 139 (Delft Very Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 133 (Sky Blue Very Dark) (ΔE 2.43) — 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 139
Anchor threads that pair well with 139, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor139 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 139
Meet Anchor 139, Delft Very Dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Its tone is rich and grounded, making it a popular choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for whale designs or sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 139 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 139 is Delft Very Dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #2C3A78, RGB 44, 58, 120). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 139?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 139 (Delft Very Dark) is DMC 797 (Royal Blue) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark, 86%) and DMC 824 (Blue very dark, 78%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 139?
The closest Anchor threads to 139 are 133 Sky Blue Very Dark (ΔE 2.43), 123 Blue Purple Dark (ΔE 3.75), and 148 Navy Blue Medium (ΔE 3.77). These are useful substitutes when 139 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 139 good for?
Anchor 139 (Delft Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 139.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 139 (Delft Very 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, 139 has a contrast ratio of about 10.6:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.