979 — Blue Very Dark
Blues family#3F5B85
Looking up Anchor 979? It's Blue Very Dark, a medium-dark blue shade (#3F5B85 / RGB 63, 91, 133). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 979
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 979
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 979
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 979
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 979
Anchor threads that pair well with 979, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Anchor979 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Anchor 979
Meet Anchor 979, Blue Very Dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around whale designs and sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 979 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 979 is Blue Very Dark — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #3F5B85, RGB 63, 91, 133). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 979?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 979 (Blue Very Dark) is DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 161 (Grey Blue, 78%) and DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 979?
The closest Anchor threads to 979 are 940 Delft Dark (ΔE 3.4), 137 Delft Medium Dark (ΔE 4.27), and 132 Sky Blue Dark (ΔE 4.9). These are useful substitutes when 979 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 979 good for?
Anchor 979 (Blue Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 979.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 979 (Blue Very 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, 979 has a contrast ratio of about 6.9:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.