1015 — Mahogany Ultra Very Dark
Reds family
Below: Anchor 1015 (Mahogany Ultra Very Dark), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #961815 and RGB 150, 24, 21. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1015
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 1015
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1015
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 1015 (Mahogany Ultra Very Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1015
Anchor threads that pair well with 1015, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1015 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1015
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, Anchor 1015 carries the name Mahogany Ultra Very Dark with true red tones. The strong and rich character of this shade lends itself well to berries and valentines. Stitchers frequently choose it for poppies and cardinal birds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1015?
Anchor 1015 is called Mahogany Ultra Very Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #961815, RGB 150, 24, 21) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1015?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1015 (Mahogany Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 919 (Red Copper) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark, 83%) and DMC 22 (Alizarin, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1015?
The closest Anchor threads to 1015 are 1006 Dusty Rose Very Dark (ΔE 4.63), 47 Christmas Red (ΔE 6.02), and 1005 Christmas Red Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.12). These are useful substitutes when 1015 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1015?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1015 (Mahogany Ultra Very Dark) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1015 (Mahogany Ultra 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, 1015 has a contrast ratio of about 8.6:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.