Anchor Stranded Cotton

101 — Violet Very Dark

Pinks family

Anchor 101 (Violet Very Dark) is a dark, vivid pink shade with hex code #4B143B and RGB values 75, 20, 59. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#4B143B
RGB
75, 20, 59
HSL
317°, 58%, 19%
Lab
17.0, 30.6, -11.5
Lightness
19%
Very dark
Saturation
58%
Rich
Hue
317°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 101

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 101 Violet Very Dark

Sullivans

Grape Dark 45432 94% Good
Violet 45065 66% Approx
Violet Very Dark 45123 63% Fair
Grape Very Dark 45469 55% Fair
Antique Violet Dark 45371 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Boysenberry Jam 049 52% Fair
Grape Pie 016 38% Fair
Chocolate Cream Pie 009 33% Fair
Rainy Day 103 32% Fair
Cappuccino 007 23% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 101

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 101 Violet Very Dark
Plum Dark Anchor 1029 Close ΔE 5.1 Dusty Plum Very Dark Anchor 70 Close ΔE 5.28 Dusty Plum Dark Anchor 1028 Noticeable ΔE 6.04 Lavender Ultra Very Dark Anchor 102 Noticeable ΔE 6.78 Antique Violet Dark Anchor 873 Noticeable ΔE 7.05 Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark Anchor 72 Noticeable ΔE 7.09 Lavender Very Dark Anchor 112 Noticeable ΔE 7.19 Violet Dark Anchor 100 Noticeable ΔE 7.39

Working with Anchor 101

On white fabric
14.4:1
On dark fabric
1.5:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Because it is so deep, Anchor 101 (Violet Very Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 101

Anchor threads that pair well with 101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
101
862 Fern Green Very Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
101
1019 Antique Mauve Dark 178 Cornflower Blue Very D
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
101
924 Yellow Green Very Dark 170 Blue Green Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
101
98 Violet Medium Light 96 Violet Very Light 85 Mauve Very Light

Pinks Family

Anchor 101 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

101 Violet Very Dark 101 94 Purple Dark 94 1029 Plum Dark 1029 69 Dusty Plum Medium Dark 69 873 Antique Violet Dark 873 1028 Dusty Plum Dark 1028 70 Dusty Plum Very Dark 70 72 Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark 72 102 Lavender Ultra Very Dark 102

About Anchor 101

Violet Very Dark (catalog code Anchor 101) is a dark, vivid shade from the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. This thread brings a striking and rich presence to projects featuring peony petals or flamingo designs. Look for it in charts that feature tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Anchor 101?

Anchor 101 is called Violet Very Dark. It's a dark pink shade (hex #4B143B, RGB 75, 20, 59) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 101?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 101 (Violet Very Dark) is DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 550 (Violet very dark, 73%) and DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 72%).

What's a good substitute for Anchor 101?

The closest Anchor threads to 101 are 1029 Plum Dark (ΔE 5.1), 70 Dusty Plum Very Dark (ΔE 5.28), and 1028 Dusty Plum Dark (ΔE 6.04). These are useful substitutes when 101 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Anchor 101?

Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 101 (Violet Very Dark) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Is Anchor 101 (Violet Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 101 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.

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