146 — Navy Blue Light
Blues family#6180BA
Anchor 146 — Navy Blue Light — has hex #6180BA and RGB 97, 128, 186. This medium-light, 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 146
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 146
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 146
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 146
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 146 (Navy Blue Light) sits a hair from Anchor 131 (Sky Blue Medium) (ΔE 0.96) — 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 146
Anchor threads that pair well with 146, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor146 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 146
Meet Anchor 146, Navy Blue Light — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is easygoing and clear, making it a popular choice for skies and water. It pairs nicely in designs that call for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 146 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 146 is Navy Blue Light — a medium-light blue thread (hex #6180BA, RGB 97, 128, 186). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 146?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 146 (Navy Blue Light) is DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light, 80%) and DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light, 72%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 146?
The closest Anchor threads to 146 are 131 Sky Blue Medium (ΔE 0.96), 136 Delft Medium (ΔE 2.02), and 176 Cornflower Blue Medium (ΔE 4.82). These are useful substitutes when 146 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 146 good for?
Anchor 146 (Navy Blue Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 146.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 146 (Navy Blue Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 146 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.