100 — Violet Dark
Purples family#813B79
Below: Anchor 100 (Violet Dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated purple shade with hex #813B79 and RGB 129, 59, 121. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 100
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 100
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 100
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 100
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 100 (Violet Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark) (ΔE 1.65) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 100
Anchor threads that pair well with 100, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor100 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 100
Meet Anchor 100, Violet Dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the purples family. The rich and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to amethyst tones and iris blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for eggplant designs and plum themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 100 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 100 is Violet Dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #813B79, RGB 129, 59, 121). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 100?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 100 (Violet Dark) is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 552 (Violet medium, 84%) and DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 73%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 100?
The closest Anchor threads to 100 are 99 Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 1.65), 94 Purple Dark (ΔE 4.06), and 101 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 8.4). These are useful substitutes when 100 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 100 good for?
Anchor 100 (Violet Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 100.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 100 (Violet Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 100 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.