1016 — Antique Mauve Very Light
Reds family
Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #CA97A1 and RGB values 202, 151, 161. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1016
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 1016
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1016
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1016
Anchor threads that pair well with 1016, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1016 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1016
Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and versatile presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1016 look like?
Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #CA97A1 and RGB 202, 151, 161. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1016?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) is DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 76%) and DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 64%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1016?
The closest Anchor threads to 1016 are 969 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 4.93), 894 Shell Pink Medium Light (ΔE 5.34), and 60 Cerise Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.63). These are useful substitutes when 1016 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1016?
Reach for Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1016.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light)?
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, 1016 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.