848 — Grey Blue Light
Light Grays family#BDBFBD
Anchor 848 — Grey Blue Light — has hex #BDBFBD and RGB 189, 191, 189. This light, subdued light gray thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 848
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 848
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 848
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 848
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because Anchor 398 (Pearl Grey) is so near (ΔE 2.37), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 848
Anchor threads that pair well with 848, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Anchor848 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Anchor 848
Anchor 848 (Grey Blue Light) is a light, subdued shade in the light grays family. It has a soft and gentle feel that suits silver accents and marble patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rain clouds or mouse designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 848 look like?
Anchor 848 (Grey Blue Light) is a light shade in the light grays family with hex #BDBFBD and RGB 189, 191, 189. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring subtle shading and metallic effects.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 848?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 848 (Grey Blue Light) is DMC 01 (White Tin) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 82%) and DMC 168 (Pewter very light, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 848?
The closest Anchor threads to 848 are 398 Pearl Grey (ΔE 2.37), 274 Grey Blue Very Light (ΔE 4.06), and 900 Beaver Grey Light (ΔE 4.8). These are useful substitutes when 848 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 848?
Reach for Anchor 848 (Grey Blue Light) when your project calls for subtle shading, metallic effects, winter themes, stone textures. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 848.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 848 (Grey Blue 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, 848 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.4:1 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.