928 — Blue Green Very Light
Teals family#B2D8E2
Anchor 928 (Blue Green Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #B2D8E2 and RGB values 178, 216, 226. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 928
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 928
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 928
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 928
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 928
Anchor threads that pair well with 928, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor928 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 928
Anchor 928 is the floss known as Blue Green Very Light: a moderately saturated, light member of the teals family. Its soft and gentle presence shines in turtle designs and mermaid motifs alike. Pull this thread for sea glass tones or tidepool patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 928 look like?
Anchor 928 (Blue Green Very Light) is a light shade in the teals family with hex #B2D8E2 and RGB 178, 216, 226. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 928?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 928 (Blue Green Very Light) is DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 82%) and DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 80%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 928?
The closest Anchor threads to 928 are 167 Blue Green Light (ΔE 3.73), 1092 Teal Light (ΔE 5.58), and 1060 Teal Ultra Light (ΔE 5.67). These are useful substitutes when 928 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 928?
Reach for Anchor 928 (Blue Green Very Light) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 928.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 928 (Blue Green 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, 928 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.