940 — Delft Dark
Blues family#40558F
Need details on Anchor 940? This medium, moderately saturated blue shade (Delft Dark) is hex #40558F, RGB 64, 85, 143. 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 940
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 940
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 940
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 940
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 940 (Delft Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 147 (Navy Blue Medium Light) (ΔE 2.84) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 940
Anchor threads that pair well with 940, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor940 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 940
Meet Anchor 940, Delft Dark — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and rich, perfect for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on whale designs and sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 940 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 940 is Delft Dark — a medium blue thread (hex #40558F, RGB 64, 85, 143). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 940?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 940 (Delft Dark) is DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue dark, 80%) and DMC 161 (Grey Blue, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 940?
The closest Anchor threads to 940 are 147 Navy Blue Medium Light (ΔE 2.84), 132 Sky Blue Dark (ΔE 2.84), and 177 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 3.2). These are useful substitutes when 940 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 940 good for?
Anchor 940 (Delft Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 940.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 940 (Delft Dark)?
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, 940 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.