DMC 826 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

Anchor 161 is a close rather than exact match for DMC 826 Medium Blue, which is worth noting given how widely used this color is. The Anchor version may read slightly more purple-leaning or marginally different in value compared to DMC 826's clear, neutral medium blue. For designs where 826 is a primary fill covering large areas of sky or water, test Anchor 161 on your fabric first. In designs where 826 is one of multiple blues in a gradient, confirming that the step relationships between Anchor equivalents read correctly before committing is time well spent.