149 — Navy Blue Medium Dark
Blues family#1E2A56
Anchor 149 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) is a dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #1E2A56 and RGB values 30, 42, 86. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 149
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 149
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 149
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 149
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 149
Anchor threads that pair well with 149, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor149 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 149
Known as Navy Blue Medium Dark, Anchor 149 is a dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. This thread brings a strong and confident presence to projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes. Look for it in charts that feature winter scenes or forget-me-nots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 149 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 149 is Navy Blue Medium Dark — a dark blue thread (hex #1E2A56, RGB 30, 42, 86). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 149?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 149 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) is DMC 336 (Navy Blue) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 81%) and DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium, 79%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 149?
The closest Anchor threads to 149 are 134 Sky Blue Ultra Dark (ΔE 4.45), 150 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 4.84), and 178 Cornflower Blue Very D (ΔE 5.31). These are useful substitutes when 149 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 149 good for?
Anchor 149 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 149.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 149 (Navy Blue Medium Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 149 has a contrast ratio of about 13.8:1 on white fabric and 1.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.