977 — Blue Medium
Blues family#7FA3C6
Below: Anchor 977 (Blue Medium), a medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #7FA3C6 and RGB 127, 163, 198. 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 977
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 977
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 977
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 977
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 145 (Navy Blue Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.46). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 977
Anchor threads that pair well with 977, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor977 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 977
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, Anchor 977 carries the name Blue Medium with sky blue tones. The steady and approachable character of this shade lends itself well to nautical themes and winter scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 977?
Anchor 977 is called Blue Medium. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #7FA3C6, RGB 127, 163, 198) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 977?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 977 (Blue Medium) is DMC 3840 (Lavender Blue light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark, 83%) and DMC 813 (Blue light, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 977?
The closest Anchor threads to 977 are 145 Navy Blue Very Light (ΔE 2.46), 161 Baby Blue Dark (ΔE 3.13), and 140 Royal Blue Light (ΔE 4.53). These are useful substitutes when 977 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 977?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 977 (Blue Medium) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 977 (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, 977 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.