1018 — Antique Mauve Light
Reds family
Anchor 1018 — Antique Mauve Light — has hex #79454F and RGB 121, 69, 79. This medium-dark, muted 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1018
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 1018
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1018
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 1018
Anchor threads that pair well with 1018, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1018 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1018
Antique Mauve Light (catalog code Anchor 1018) is a medium-dark, muted shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a muted and intense 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-dark red shade (hex #79454F, RGB 121, 69, 79) 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 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark, 80%) and DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark, 61%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1018?
The closest Anchor threads to 1018 are 970 Dusty Violet Dark (ΔE 4.48), 896 Shell Pink (ΔE 7.09), and 972 Dusty Violet Very Dark (ΔE 7.31). 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-dark 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1018 has a contrast ratio of about 7.6:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.