DMC 805 to Anchor: Thread Conversion
The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 805 (Medium Delft Blue) is Anchor 131.
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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 131 is a close match for DMC 805 Medium Delft Blue, but this same Anchor number is also mapped to DMC 798 (Dark Delft Blue) in some conversion charts — a meaningful overlap complication. The Anchor range may not clearly differentiate between the medium and dark Delft positions that DMC 805 and 798 represent, which creates a practical problem for designs that use both: if Anchor 131 maps to both DMC values, there is no way to distinguish between the medium and dark Delft positions using Anchor alone. For designs where 805 and 798 work as separate gradient steps in a multi-value Delft palette, sourcing DMC originals for both, or using a different brand that maintains distinct equivalents at each position, is the reliable approach. For designs where 805 appears as the sole Delft blue without 798 as a companion color, Anchor 131 is a close-rated working substitute without the gradient-collapse concern. Verifying in hand that your Anchor 131 reads in the medium-dark rather than dark-Delft register is still worthwhile before committing to large primary Delft fills, since the close rating means some drift from 805’s specific position in the Delft range is expected.
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 805, the stored Anchor equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
- Verification status
- Close 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
- Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.
Decision guide
When to trust DMC 805 to Anchor 131
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 DMC 805 is unavailable and Anchor 131 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
- + 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
- ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
- ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 805 and Anchor 131 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 805 and Anchor 131: 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 805 to Anchor FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 805?+
The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 805 (Medium Delft Blue) is Anchor 131. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 805 to Anchor conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 805 (Medium Delft Blue) to Anchor 131 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.
Can I mix DMC 805 and Anchor 131 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 805 and Anchor 131 together when the close 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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