410 — Electric Blue Dark
Blues family#388ACA
Below: Anchor 410 (Electric Blue Dark), a medium, vivid blue shade with hex #388ACA and RGB 56, 138, 202. 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 410
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 410
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 410
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 410
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 410
Anchor threads that pair well with 410, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor410 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 410
Meet Anchor 410, Electric Blue Dark — a vivid, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The vibrant and steady character of this shade lends itself well to forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for whale designs and sapphire accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 410 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 410 is Electric Blue Dark — a medium blue thread (hex #388ACA, RGB 56, 138, 202). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 410?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 410 (Electric Blue Dark) is DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 809 (Delft Blue, 76%) and DMC 996 (Electric Blue medium, 74%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 410?
The closest Anchor threads to 410 are 136 Delft Medium (ΔE 8.22), 146 Navy Blue Light (ΔE 8.62), and 131 Sky Blue Medium (ΔE 8.94). These are useful substitutes when 410 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 410 good for?
Anchor 410 (Electric Blue Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 410.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 410 (Electric 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, 410 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.