978 — Blue Dark
Blues family#59799D
Anchor 978 (Blue Dark) is a medium, muted blue shade with hex code #59799D and RGB values 89, 121, 157. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 978
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 978
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 978
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 978
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 978
Anchor threads that pair well with 978, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor978 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 978
Anchor 978 (Blue Dark) is a medium, muted shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring winter scenes or forget-me-nots. Look for it in charts that feature bluebird motifs or whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 978 look like?
Anchor 978 (Blue Dark) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #59799D and RGB 89, 121, 157. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 978?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 978 (Blue Dark) is DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 81%) and DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium, 73%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 978?
The closest Anchor threads to 978 are 142 Royal Blue Medium (ΔE 4.56), 146 Navy Blue Light (ΔE 5.23), and 136 Delft Medium (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when 978 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 978?
Reach for Anchor 978 (Blue Dark) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 978.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 978 (Blue Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 978 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.