DMC 824 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

Anchor 164 is an exact match for DMC 824 Very Dark Blue, one of the more reliable confirmations in the dark blue range. The match holds well across different lighting conditions, which is important for a color used as a gradient anchor in ocean and sky work. Working entirely in Anchor is straightforward with this substitution — the gradient relationships between Anchor's equivalent for 824 and lighter blues in the same family should hold together well. As always with darker blues, consistent stitch direction and tension help maintain even surface coverage in large fill areas.