186 — Turquoise Light
Teals family#7CC9C3
Below: Anchor 186 (Turquoise Light), a medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #7CC9C3 and RGB 124, 201, 195. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 186
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 186
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 186
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 186
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 186 (Turquoise Light) sits a hair from Anchor 1070 (Jade Light) (ΔE 1.28) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 186
Anchor threads that pair well with 186, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor186 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 186
Meet Anchor 186, Turquoise Light — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the teals family. The easygoing and clear character of this shade lends itself well to water and sky and tropical motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for cool accents and nature themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 186 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 186 is Turquoise Light — a medium-light teal thread (hex #7CC9C3, RGB 124, 201, 195). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 186?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 186 (Turquoise Light) is DMC 964 (Sea Green light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 70%) and DMC 598 (Turquoise light, 63%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 186?
The closest Anchor threads to 186 are 1070 Jade Light (ΔE 1.28), 185 Turquoise Very Light (ΔE 3.94), and 1072 Jade Medium Light (ΔE 4.93). These are useful substitutes when 186 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 186 good for?
Anchor 186 (Turquoise Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 186.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 186 (Turquoise Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 186 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.