170 — Blue Green Very Dark
Blues family#1F4C77
Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid blue shade with hex code #1F4C77 and RGB values 31, 76, 119. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 170
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 170
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 170
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 170
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 170
Anchor threads that pair well with 170, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor170 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 170
Known as Blue Green Very Dark, Anchor 170 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a intense and saturated presence to projects featuring sapphire accents or porcelain patterns. Look for it in charts that feature hydrangea blooms or skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 170 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 170 is Blue Green Very Dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #1F4C77, RGB 31, 76, 119). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 170?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) is DMC 825 (Blue dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 312 (Navy Blue light, 79%) and DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 170?
The closest Anchor threads to 170 are 164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.33), 143 Royal Blue Dark (ΔE 4.93), and 148 Navy Blue Medium (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when 170 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 170 good for?
Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 170.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 170 has a contrast ratio of about 8.9:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.