847 — Grey Blue Ultra Very Light
Light Grays family#D2D6D0
Looking up Anchor 847? It's Grey Blue Ultra Very Light, a light light gray shade (#D2D6D0 / RGB 210, 214, 208). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 847
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 847
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 847
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 847
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 274 (Grey Blue 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 847
Anchor threads that pair well with 847, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Anchor847 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Anchor 847
A light, subdued entry in the light grays family, Anchor 847 carries the name Grey Blue Ultra Very Light. The shade reads as subtle and pale — a go-to choice for fog and mist and silver accents. It also turns up in patterns built around marble patterns and rain clouds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 847?
Anchor 847 is called Grey Blue Ultra Very Light. It's a light light gray shade (hex #D2D6D0, RGB 210, 214, 208) in the light grays family, commonly used for pewter motifs, subtle shading, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 847?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 847 (Grey Blue Ultra Very Light) is DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 01 (White Tin, 72%) and DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 847?
The closest Anchor threads to 847 are 274 Grey Blue Very Light (ΔE 2.16), 1037 Blue Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.41), and 397 Pearl Grey Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.13). These are useful substitutes when 847 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 847?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 847 (Grey Blue Ultra Very Light) for charts featuring pewter motifs, subtle shading, metallic effects, winter themes. 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 847 (Grey Blue Ultra 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, 847 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.3:1 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.