1006 — Dusty Rose Very Dark
Reds family#A51F26
Anchor 1006 — Dusty Rose Very Dark — has hex #A51F26 and RGB 165, 31, 38. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 1006
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1006
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 1006
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1006
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Anchor 1006 (Dusty Rose Very Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 1014 (Mahogany Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.1), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1006
Anchor threads that pair well with 1006, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1006 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1006
Anchor 1006 is the floss known as Dusty Rose Very Dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1006 look like?
Anchor 1006 (Dusty Rose Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #A51F26 and RGB 165, 31, 38. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1006?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1006 (Dusty Rose Very Dark) is DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 88%) and DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 85%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1006?
The closest Anchor threads to 1006 are 1014 Mahogany Very Dark (ΔE 1.1), 19 Pink Bright Ultra Very (ΔE 2.86), and 1005 Christmas Red Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.9). These are useful substitutes when 1006 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1006?
Reach for Anchor 1006 (Dusty Rose Very Dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1006.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1006 (Dusty Rose Very 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, 1006 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.