939 — Blue Grey
Blues family#8690B0
Below: Anchor 939 (Blue Grey), a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex #8690B0 and RGB 134, 144, 176. 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 939
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 939
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 939
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 939
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 939
Anchor threads that pair well with 939, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor939 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 939
Meet Anchor 939, Blue Grey — a muted, medium-light thread in the blues family with true blue tones. The restrained and versatile 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 939 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 939 is Blue Grey — a medium-light blue thread (hex #8690B0, RGB 134, 144, 176). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 939?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 939 (Blue Grey) is DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 341 (Blue Violet light, 71%) and DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 939?
The closest Anchor threads to 939 are 118 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 5.71), 176 Cornflower Blue Medium (ΔE 5.89), and 121 Blue Purple Light (ΔE 5.94). These are useful substitutes when 939 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 939 good for?
Anchor 939 (Blue Grey) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. 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 939.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 939 (Blue Grey)?
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, 939 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.