DMC 791 to Anchor: Thread Conversion
The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 791 (Very Dark Cornflower Blue) is Anchor 178.
Exact MatchHex #464563 · blues family
Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.
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Conversion Notes
Anchor 178 is an exact-rated match for DMC 791 Very Dark Cornflower Blue, and the deep blue-violet character that gives 791 its distinctive quality — warmer than navy, more purple than a true dark blue, sitting in the productive territory between the two — is preserved in Anchor 178. For historical sampler work in German or Scandinavian folk traditions where cornflower blue anchors the darkest element in a multi-color geometric pattern, Anchor 178 is a confident substitution. For denim shading in contemporary cross-stitch where 791 reads as dark-wash denim rather than indigo or navy, the exact match ensures the warm purple-blue quality reads correctly rather than shifting toward a cooler blue that would look like navy instead of denim. For cornflower botanical designs where 791 fills the deepest shadow positions at the inner petal zones, Anchor 178 integrates without disruption into the four-shade gradient sequence. The exact rating also means Anchor 178 can be used at the 791 position with DMC threads at the 792, 793, and 794 positions in a mixed-brand cornflower gradient without temperature or value inconsistency at the darkest step. Well-stocked through most Anchor retail channels given consistent demand across folk art and historical design categories.
Reference quality
How We Validate This Match
This Anchor page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Methodology
- This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 791, the stored Anchor equivalent, and the saved exact rating before rendering the page copy.
- Verification status
- Exact cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
- Source basis
- Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-20
- Best use
- Exact-rated matches are the safest option for replacing missing floss, but they still deserve a daylight spot check before mixing brands in one stitched area.
Decision guide
When to trust DMC 791 to Anchor 178
This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.
Best for
- + Replacing missing floss when you need the closest stored match between DMC 791 and Anchor 178 without changing the rest of the palette.
- + Shortlisting a Anchor substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
- + Comparing this Anchor candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.
Watch for
- ! Even exact-rated matches can separate once you stitch them next to older thread, different dye lots, metallic accents, or dark fabric.
- ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 791 and Anchor 178 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
- ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.
Before you commit
- Compare DMC 791 and Anchor 178: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
- Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.
DMC 791 to Anchor FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 791?+
The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 791 (Very Dark Cornflower Blue) is Anchor 178. This is an exact match.
Is the DMC 791 to Anchor conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 791 (Very Dark Cornflower Blue) to Anchor 178 is rated as an exact match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.
Can I mix DMC 791 and Anchor 178 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 791 and Anchor 178 together when the exact match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.
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