159 — Baby Blue Light
Blues family#B5CFE4
Need details on Anchor 159? This light, moderately saturated blue shade (Baby Blue Light) is hex #B5CFE4, RGB 181, 207, 228. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 159
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 159
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 159
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 159
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 159 (Baby Blue Light) sits a hair from Anchor 160 (Baby Blue) (ΔE 2.47) — 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 159
Anchor threads that pair well with 159, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor159 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 159
Meet Anchor 159, Baby Blue Light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and approachable, perfect for skies and water. It blends comfortably into projects centered on denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 159 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 159 is Baby Blue Light — a light blue thread (hex #B5CFE4, RGB 181, 207, 228). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 159?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 159 (Baby Blue Light) is DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 80%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 74%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 159?
The closest Anchor threads to 159 are 160 Baby Blue (ΔE 2.47), 120 Blue Purple Very Light (ΔE 3.42), and 128 Sky Blue Very Light (ΔE 3.89). These are useful substitutes when 159 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 159 good for?
Anchor 159 (Baby Blue Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 159.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 159 (Baby Blue Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 159 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.