152 — Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark
Purples family#171521
Looking up Anchor 152? It's Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark, a very dark purple shade (#171521 / RGB 23, 21, 33). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 152
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 152
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 152
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 152
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Anchor 152 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 152
Anchor threads that pair well with 152, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor152 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 152
Anchor 152 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark) is a very dark, muted shade in the purples family. Expect a powerful and brooding look that suits wisteria, amethyst tones, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching iris blooms or eggplant designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 152 look like?
Anchor 152 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark) is a very dark shade in the purples family with hex #171521 and RGB 23, 21, 33. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 152?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 152 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 67%) and DMC 310 (Black, 56%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 152?
The closest Anchor threads to 152 are 127 Navy Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.25), 403 Black (ΔE 7.51), and 150 Navy Blue Dark (ΔE 9.15). These are useful substitutes when 152 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 152?
Reach for Anchor 152 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark) when your project calls for lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 152.
Is Anchor 152 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 152 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.