178 — Cornflower Blue Very D
Purples family
Need details on Anchor 178? This dark, moderately saturated purple shade (Cornflower Blue Very D) is hex #2B1D53, RGB 43, 29, 83. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 178
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 178
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 178
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 178
Anchor threads that pair well with 178, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor 178 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 178
Anchor 178 (Cornflower Blue Very D) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the purples family with blue-violet tones. With a bold and dramatic quality, this thread works beautifully in wisteria and amethyst tones. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring iris blooms and eggplant designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 178 look like?
Anchor 178 (Cornflower Blue Very D) is a dark shade in the purples family with hex #2B1D53 and RGB 43, 29, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 178?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 178 (Cornflower Blue Very D) is DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 820 (Royal Blue very dark, 77%) and DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium, 69%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 178?
The closest Anchor threads to 178 are 177 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 4.83), 133 Sky Blue Very Dark (ΔE 5.69), and 123 Blue Purple Dark (ΔE 6.26). These are useful substitutes when 178 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 178?
Reach for Anchor 178 (Cornflower Blue Very D) when your project calls for lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 178.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 178 (Cornflower Blue Very D)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 178 has a contrast ratio of about 15:1 on white fabric and 1.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.