175 — Cornflower Blue Light
Blues family#8FA8D0
Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #8FA8D0 and RGB values 143, 168, 208. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 175
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 175
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 175
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 175
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Anchor 140 (Royal Blue Light) is so near (ΔE 2.27), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 175
Anchor threads that pair well with 175, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor175 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 175
Anchor 175 is the floss known as Cornflower Blue Light: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Its balanced and versatile presence shines in denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds alike. Pull this thread for nautical themes or winter scenes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 175 look like?
Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light) is a medium-light shade in the blues family with hex #8FA8D0 and RGB 143, 168, 208. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 175?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light) is DMC 3840 (Lavender Blue light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 157 (Cornflower Blue very light, 88%) and DMC 159 (Grey Blue light, 82%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 175?
The closest Anchor threads to 175 are 140 Royal Blue Light (ΔE 2.27), 145 Navy Blue Very Light (ΔE 2.32), and 121 Blue Purple Light (ΔE 3.08). These are useful substitutes when 175 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 175?
Reach for Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 175.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 175 (Cornflower Blue Light)?
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, 175 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.