150 — Navy Blue Dark
Blues family#15203F
Below: Anchor 150 (Navy Blue Dark), a dark, vivid blue shade with hex #15203F and RGB 21, 32, 63. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 150
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 150
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 150
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 150
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 150 (Navy Blue Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 150
Anchor threads that pair well with 150, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor150 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 150
Known as Navy Blue Dark, Anchor 150 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the blues family with true blue tones. The dramatic and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes. Expect to see it used in winter scenes and forget-me-nots across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 150 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 150 is Navy Blue Dark — a dark blue thread (hex #15203F, RGB 21, 32, 63). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 150?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 150 (Navy Blue Dark) is DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 80%) and DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 74%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 150?
The closest Anchor threads to 150 are 149 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 4.84), 127 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 6.64), and 134 Sky Blue Ultra Dark (ΔE 9.02). These are useful substitutes when 150 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 150 good for?
Anchor 150 (Navy Blue 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 150.
Is Anchor 150 (Navy Blue Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 150 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.