142 — Royal Blue Medium
Blues family#4772B0
Need details on Anchor 142? This medium, moderately saturated blue shade (Royal Blue Medium) is hex #4772B0, RGB 71, 114, 176. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 142
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 142
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 142
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 142
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 142
Anchor threads that pair well with 142, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor142 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 142
Anchor 142 is the floss known as Royal Blue Medium: a moderately saturated, medium member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and warm, perfect for whale designs and sapphire accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 142 look like?
Anchor 142 (Royal Blue Medium) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #4772B0 and RGB 71, 114, 176. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 142?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 142 (Royal Blue Medium) is DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 83%) and DMC 826 (Blue medium, 76%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 142?
The closest Anchor threads to 142 are 162 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.38), 978 Blue Dark (ΔE 4.56), and 169 Blue Green Dark (ΔE 5.43). These are useful substitutes when 142 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 142?
Reach for Anchor 142 (Royal Blue Medium) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 142.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 142 (Royal Blue Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 142 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.