1018 — Antique Mauve Light
Reds family#A95E68
Anchor 1018 — Antique Mauve Light — has hex #A95E68 and RGB 169, 94, 104. This medium, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 1018
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1018
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 1018
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1018
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 970 (Dusty Violet Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.06). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1018
Anchor threads that pair well with 1018, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1018 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1018
Antique Mauve Light (catalog code Anchor 1018) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a balanced and warm feel that suits cardinal birds and apple motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ladybug designs or barn scenes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1018?
Anchor 1018 is called Antique Mauve Light. It's a medium red shade (hex #A95E68, RGB 169, 94, 104) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1018?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1018 (Antique Mauve Light) is DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 69%) and DMC 3833 (Raspberry light, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1018?
The closest Anchor threads to 1018 are 970 Dusty Violet Dark (ΔE 3.06), 1027 Shell Pink Medium Dark (ΔE 5.39), and 68 Dusty Plum Medium (ΔE 7.47). These are useful substitutes when 1018 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1018?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1018 (Antique Mauve Light) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium 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 1018 (Antique Mauve Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1018 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.