160 — Baby Blue
Blues family#A9CAE0
Anchor 160 — Baby Blue — has hex #A9CAE0 and RGB 169, 202, 224. This light, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 160
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 160
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 160
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 160
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 160 (Baby Blue) sits a hair from Anchor 159 (Baby Blue Light) (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 160
Anchor threads that pair well with 160, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor160 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 160
Meet Anchor 160, Baby Blue — a moderately saturated, light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for skies and water. It pairs nicely in designs that call for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 160 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 160 is Baby Blue — a light blue thread (hex #A9CAE0, RGB 169, 202, 224). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 160?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 160 (Baby Blue) is DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 82%) and DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale, 81%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 160?
The closest Anchor threads to 160 are 159 Baby Blue Light (ΔE 2.47), 9159 Baby Blue Very Light (ΔE 3.92), and 144 Navy Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.56). These are useful substitutes when 160 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 160 good for?
Anchor 160 (Baby Blue) 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 160.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 160 (Baby Blue)?
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, 160 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.