177 — Cornflower Blue Dark
Blues family#485091
Anchor 177 — Cornflower Blue Dark — has hex #485091 and RGB 72, 80, 145. This medium, 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 177
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 177
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 177
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 177
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 940 (Delft Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.2). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 177
Anchor threads that pair well with 177, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor177 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 177
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, Anchor 177 carries the name Cornflower Blue Dark with true blue tones. Its tone is balanced and warm, making it a popular choice for nautical themes and winter scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for forget-me-nots or bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 177?
Anchor 177 is called Cornflower Blue Dark. It's a medium blue shade (hex #485091, RGB 72, 80, 145) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 177?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 177 (Cornflower Blue Dark) is DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry, 75%) and DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 177?
The closest Anchor threads to 177 are 940 Delft Dark (ΔE 3.2), 147 Navy Blue Medium Light (ΔE 3.74), and 941 Cornflower Blue Medium (ΔE 4.04). These are useful substitutes when 177 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 177?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 177 (Cornflower Blue Dark) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 177 (Cornflower Blue 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, 177 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.