1017 — Antique Mauve Medium
Reds family#C6868D
Looking up Anchor 1017? It's Antique Mauve Medium, a medium-light red shade (#C6868D / RGB 198, 134, 141). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 1017
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1017
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 1017
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1017
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 1017
Anchor threads that pair well with 1017, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1017 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1017
Meet Anchor 1017, Antique Mauve Medium — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as easygoing and clear — 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-light red thread (hex #C6868D, RGB 198, 134, 141). 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 152 (Shell Pink medium light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 78%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1017?
The closest Anchor threads to 1017 are 969 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 3.76), 895 Shell Pink Medium (ΔE 5.4), and 1016 Antique Mauve Very Light (ΔE 7.1). 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-light 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1017 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.