Anchor Stranded Cotton

1019 — Antique Mauve Dark

Reds family#84353D

Need details on Anchor 1019? This medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade (Antique Mauve Dark) is hex #84353D, RGB 132, 53, 61. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#84353D
RGB
132, 53, 61
HSL
354°, 43%, 36%
Lab
33.5, 34.7, 12.4
Lightness
36%
Dark
Saturation
43%
Muted
Hue
354°
Family
Reds

About Anchor 1019

Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné

Fiber
100% cotton
Sold as
8 m

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1019

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Anchor 1019Antique Mauve Dark

Similar Anchor Colors to 1019

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Anchor 1019

On white fabric
8.2:1
On dark fabric
2.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

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 1019

Anchor threads that pair well with 1019, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Anchor1019 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Anchor 1019

Anchor 1019 is the floss known as Antique Mauve Dark: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and intense, perfect for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on barn scenes and tomato patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anchor 1019 look like?

Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #84353D and RGB 132, 53, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1019?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) is DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 74%) and DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 72%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 1019?

The closest Anchor threads to 1019 are 896 Shell Pink (ΔE 5.27), 972 Dusty Violet Very Dark (ΔE 5.31), and 43 Garnet Medium (ΔE 5.66). These are useful substitutes when 1019 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Anchor 1019?

Reach for Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1019.

What fabric color works best with Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark)?

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, 1019 has a contrast ratio of about 8.2:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.