1017 — Antique Mauve Medium
Reds family
Looking up Anchor 1017? It's Antique Mauve Medium, a medium red shade (#A46E79 / RGB 164, 110, 121). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1017
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 1017
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1017
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1017
Anchor threads that pair well with 1017, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1017 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1017
Meet Anchor 1017, Antique Mauve Medium — a muted, medium thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It also turns up in patterns built around apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1017 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1017 is Antique Mauve Medium — a medium red thread (hex #A46E79, RGB 164, 110, 121). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1017?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1017 (Antique Mauve Medium) is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 62%) and DMC 3861 (Cocoa light, 59%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1017?
The closest Anchor threads to 1017 are 895 Shell Pink Medium (ΔE 7.4), 870 Antique Violet Light (ΔE 8.05), and 1023 Dusty Rose (ΔE 8.49). These are useful substitutes when 1017 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1017 good for?
Anchor 1017 (Antique Mauve Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1017.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1017 (Antique Mauve Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1017 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.