975 — Blue Very Light
Teals family#BECCD0
Anchor 975 — Blue Very Light — has hex #BECCD0 and RGB 190, 204, 208. This light, muted teal thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 975
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 975
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 975
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 975
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 1096 (Blue Grey Light) is so near (ΔE 1.9), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 975
Anchor threads that pair well with 975, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Anchor975 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Anchor 975
Anchor 975 is the floss known as Blue Very Light: a muted, light member of the teals family. Its tone is soft and gentle, making it a popular choice for cool accents and nature themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ocean waves or peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 975 look like?
Anchor 975 (Blue Very Light) is a light shade in the teals family with hex #BECCD0 and RGB 190, 204, 208. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 975?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 975 (Blue Very Light) is DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light, 71%) and DMC 01 (White Tin, 69%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 975?
The closest Anchor threads to 975 are 1096 Blue Grey Light (ΔE 1.9), 1032 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 2.83), and 1060 Teal Ultra Light (ΔE 2.86). These are useful substitutes when 975 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 975?
Reach for Anchor 975 (Blue Very Light) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 975.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 975 (Blue 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, 975 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.7:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.