169 — Blue Green Dark
Blues family#3B749D
Looking up Anchor 169? It's Blue Green Dark, a medium blue shade (#3B749D / RGB 59, 116, 157). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 169
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 169
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 169
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 169
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 169
Anchor threads that pair well with 169, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor169 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 169
Known as Blue Green Dark, Anchor 169 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a steady and rich look that suits sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching hydrangea blooms or skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 169 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 169 is Blue Green Dark — a medium blue thread (hex #3B749D, RGB 59, 116, 157). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 169?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark) is DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806)) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 80%) and DMC 826 (Blue medium, 80%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 169?
The closest Anchor threads to 169 are 162 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 3.6), 142 Royal Blue Medium (ΔE 5.43), and 978 Blue Dark (ΔE 5.49). These are useful substitutes when 169 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 169 good for?
Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 169.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 169 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.