DMC 825 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

DMC 825 Dark Blue embroidery floss

The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 825 (Dark Blue) is Anchor 162.

Close Match

Hex #4781A5 · blues family

DMC 825 #4781A5
92% match
Stored match for Anchor 162 Anchor 162 Anchor 162 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

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 162 is a close rather than exact match for DMC 825 Dark Blue — a notable distinction for such a widely used color. The Anchor version can lean marginally more teal in certain dye lots, which becomes visible when placed next to DMC 825 under direct light. For designs where 825 functions as a utility dark blue filler without strict gradient requirements, Anchor 162 is perfectly serviceable. Where the specific neutral-gray quality of DMC 825 is doing design work alongside other blues, test Anchor 162 in context first to confirm the step relationships read correctly. If Anchor 162 reads too teal against your other blues, Anchor 164 may land closer to DMC 825's more neutral character and is worth trying as an alternative within the Anchor range. For seascape and sky work where 825 functions as a mid-tier dark blue in a progression, the teal lean in Anchor 162 is subtle enough that it's unlikely to disrupt the gradient dramatically — but verifying is always worthwhile before starting a large piece.

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 825, 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.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 825 to Anchor 162

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 825 is unavailable and Anchor 162 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 825 and Anchor 162 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

  1. Compare DMC 825 and Anchor 162: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. 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 825 to Anchor FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 825?+

The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 825 (Dark Blue) is Anchor 162. This is a close match.

Is the DMC 825 to Anchor conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 825 (Dark Blue) to Anchor 162 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 825 and Anchor 162 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 825 and Anchor 162 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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