Anchor Stranded Cotton

150 — Navy Blue Dark

Blues family

Below: Anchor 150 (Navy Blue Dark), a dark, vivid blue shade with hex #09094C and RGB 9, 9, 76. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#09094C
RGB
9, 9, 76
HSL
240°, 79%, 17%
Lab
7.0, 26.7, -40.1
Lightness
17%
Very dark
Saturation
79%
Rich
Hue
240°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 150

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 150 Navy Blue Dark

Sullivans

Royal Blue Very Dark 45222 96% Excellent
Royal Blue Dark 45206 80% Good
Cornflower Blue Very Dark 45202 78% Approx
Cornflower Blue Medium Dark 45473 60% Fair
Navy Blue 45069 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Granny Annie 083 30% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 18% Fair
Purple Aster 070 15% Fair
Wavy Navy 075 11% Fair
Blacksmith Blue 187 8% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 150

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 150 Navy Blue Dark
Navy Blue Medium Dark Anchor 149 Near identical ΔE 2.01 Sky Blue Ultra Dark Anchor 134 Very close ΔE 2.59 Sky Blue Very Dark Anchor 133 Very close ΔE 4.33 Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark Anchor 152 Noticeable ΔE 5.99 Cornflower Blue Very D Anchor 178 Noticeable ΔE 6.7 Navy Blue Very Dark Anchor 127 Noticeable ΔE 8.18 Navy Blue Medium Anchor 148 Noticeable ΔE 8.33 Blue Purple Dark Anchor 123 Noticeable ΔE 8.71

Working with Anchor 150

On white fabric
18.2:1
On dark fabric
1.2:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
navy

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

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.

Blending & gradients

Anchor 150 (Navy Blue Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 149 (Navy Blue Medium Dark) (ΔE 2.01) — 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 150

Anchor threads that pair well with 150, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
150
1044 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
150
102 Lavender Ultra Very Dark 164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
150
380 Black Brown Medium Dark 862 Fern Green Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
150
177 Cornflower Blue Dark 1030 Blue Violet Medium 108 Lavender Very Light 128 Sky Blue Very Light

Blues Family

Anchor 150 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

150 Navy Blue Dark 150 922 Antique Blue Dark 922 143 Royal Blue Dark 143 133 Sky Blue Very Dark 133 164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark 164 148 Navy Blue Medium 148 123 Blue Purple Dark 123 149 Navy Blue Medium Dark 149 134 Sky Blue Ultra Dark 134 152 Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark 152 127 Navy Blue Very Dark 127

About Anchor 150

Known as Navy Blue Dark, Anchor 150 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the blues family with deep 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 #09094C, RGB 9, 9, 76). 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 820 (Royal Blue very dark) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 54%) and DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 50%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 150?

The closest Anchor threads to 150 are 149 Navy Blue Medium Dark (ΔE 2.01), 134 Sky Blue Ultra Dark (ΔE 2.59), and 133 Sky Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.33). 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.

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