1016 — Antique Mauve Very Light
Pinks family#DC9EA7
Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex code #DC9EA7 and RGB values 220, 158, 167. 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.
About Anchor 1016
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1016
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 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.
Pinks Family
Anchor1016 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 1016
Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family. This thread brings a soft and gentle presence to projects featuring ballet themes or baby projects. Look for it in charts that feature peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1016 look like?
Anchor 1016 (Antique Mauve Very Light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #DC9EA7 and RGB 220, 158, 167. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
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 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 75%) and DMC 761 (Salmon light, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1016?
The closest Anchor threads to 1016 are 74 Plum Very Light (ΔE 3.94), 969 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 3.98), and 894 Shell Pink Medium Light (ΔE 4.23). 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 florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its 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 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.