274 — Grey Blue Very Light
Light Grays family#C9CECA
Need details on Anchor 274? This light, subdued light gray shade (Grey Blue Very Light) is hex #C9CECA, RGB 201, 206, 202. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 274
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 274
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 274
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 274
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 847 (Grey Blue Ultra Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.16). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 274
Anchor threads that pair well with 274, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Anchor274 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Anchor 274
A light, subdued entry in the light grays family, Anchor 274 carries the name Grey Blue Very Light. Stitchers describe its character as subtle and pale, perfect for dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on subtle shading and metallic effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 274?
Anchor 274 is called Grey Blue Very Light. It's a light light gray shade (hex #C9CECA, RGB 201, 206, 202) in the light grays family, commonly used for silver accents, marble patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 274?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 274 (Grey Blue Very Light) is DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 01 (White Tin, 80%) and DMC 928 (Grey Green very light, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 274?
The closest Anchor threads to 274 are 847 Grey Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.16), 848 Grey Blue Light (ΔE 4.06), and 1096 Blue Grey Light (ΔE 4.74). These are useful substitutes when 274 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 274?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 274 (Grey Blue Very Light) for charts featuring silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds, mouse designs. The light 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 274 (Grey Blue Very 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, 274 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.2:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.