849 — Grey Blue Medium
Light Grays family#A2AAAC
Need details on Anchor 849? This medium-light, subdued light gray shade (Grey Blue Medium) is hex #A2AAAC, RGB 162, 170, 172. 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 849
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 849
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 849
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 849
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 849
Anchor threads that pair well with 849, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Anchor849 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Anchor 849
Meet Anchor 849, Grey Blue Medium — a subdued, medium-light thread in the light grays family. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and versatile, perfect for marble patterns and rain clouds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on mouse designs and concrete textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 849 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 849 is Grey Blue Medium — a medium-light light gray thread (hex #A2AAAC, RGB 162, 170, 172). It shows up most in metallic effects and winter themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 849?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium) is DMC 168 (Pewter very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 02 (Tin, 81%) and DMC 928 (Grey Green very light, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 849?
The closest Anchor threads to 849 are 343 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 5.32), 976 Blue Light (ΔE 6.75), and 848 Grey Blue Light (ΔE 6.82). These are useful substitutes when 849 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 849 good for?
Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring metallic effects, winter themes, stone textures, fog and mist. 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 849.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium)?
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, 849 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 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.