145 — Navy Blue Very Light
Blues family#85A4CC
Looking up Anchor 145? It's Navy Blue Very Light, a medium-light blue shade (#85A4CC / RGB 133, 164, 204). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 145
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 145
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 145
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 145
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light) is so near (ΔE 2.32), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 145
Anchor threads that pair well with 145, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor145 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 145
Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a balanced and versatile look that suits hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 145 look like?
Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #85A4CC and RGB 133, 164, 204. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 145?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light) is DMC 3840 (Lavender Blue light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue very light, 82%) and DMC 800 (Delft Blue pale, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 145?
The closest Anchor threads to 145 are 175 Cornflower Blue Light (ΔE 2.32), 977 Blue Medium (ΔE 2.46), and 140 Royal Blue Light (ΔE 3.01). These are useful substitutes when 145 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 145?
Reach for Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 145.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light)?
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, 145 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.