DMC
No official match published to DMC.
Closest on screen
- DMC 797Very dark blueidentical on screen · ΔE 2.0
- DMC 796Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 2.9
- DMC 336Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 4.1
Anchor color chart · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
Anchor 162 · Sapphire Medium Dark
Anchor 162 is “Sapphire Medium Dark”, a blue shade from the Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range, with an approximate screen color of #1D447B. Its closest equivalents: DMC 797 (closest on screen, identical), Madeira 1010 (published match, approximate) and Sullivans 45207 (closest on screen, identical).
- Brand
- Anchor · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Number
- 162
- Name
- Sapphire Medium Dark
- Color family
- Blue
- Screen color
- #1D447B (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 0914Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 2.8
- Madeira 1006Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 3.2
- Madeira 0913Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 3.8
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45207Royal Blueidentical on screen · ΔE 2.0
- Sullivans 45206Dark Royal Bluevery close · ΔE 2.9
- Sullivans 45069Navy Bluevery close · ΔE 4.1
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
No official match published to Diamond Painting.
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0306Very dark blueidentical on screen · ΔE 2.0
- Gamma 0083Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 2.9
- Gamma 0026Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 4.1
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 2411Very dark blueidentical on screen · ΔE 2.0
- PNK Kirov 2412Very dark blueidentical on screen · ΔE 2.0
- PNK Kirov 2413Very dark bluevery close · ΔE 2.9
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S1002Medium Royal Bluevery close · ΔE 2.9
- Splendor S858Medium Navyvery close · ΔE 4.1
- Splendor S859Indigo Blueclose · ΔE 5.7
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M896Sapphirevery close · ΔE 4.1
- Mandarin Floss M890Dark Navyclose · ΔE 7.7
- Mandarin Floss M825Medium Navyapproximate · ΔE 11.1
Anchor color chart
Similar Anchor shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range from the maker’s page; screen colors from Stitchfully.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is Anchor 162?
Anchor 162 is Sapphire Medium Dark, about #1D447B on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: Stitchfully): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is Anchor 162 in other brands?
DMC 797 (closest on screen, identical); Madeira 1010 (published match, approximate); Sullivans 45207 (closest on screen, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One Anchor skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with Anchor 162
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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