Finding the value with the lowest absolute difference in a range

RainGauge

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I'm attempting to find the value with the lowest absolute difference of C1 (the Anchor Value) in a range (B3:F3).

The best I can produce is what might be part of a solution:
Excel Formula:
{=MIN(ABS(B3:F3-C1))}
This returns the lowest absolute difference, not the value that has the lowest absolute difference.

The expected value produced by a working formula would be 3. -1 also meets the criteria but since 3 is the left-most value that meets the criteria, it is the value I would like chosen.

Thank you for taking the time to look over my problem and hopefully I was clear enough with what I'm looking for.
If further clarification is required, let me know.
 

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How about
Excel Formula:
=INDEX(B3:F3,MATCH(MIN(ABS(B3:F3-C1)),ABS(B3:F3-C1),0))
 
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How about
Excel Formula:
=INDEX(B3:F3,MATCH(MIN(ABS(B3:F3-C1)),ABS(B3:F3-C1),0))
Thank you, this works as I wanted.
I figured I needed an INDEX MATCH but couldn't wrap my sleep-deprived head around it.
 
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This may work:
Excel Formula:
=INDEX(B3:F3,MATCH(MIN(ABS(B3:F3-$C$1)),ABS(B3:F3-$C$1),0))
Sorry, my page just refreshed and I saw Fluff got you the same answer.
 
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Glad we could help & thanks for the feedback.
 
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