1019 — Antique Mauve Dark
Reds family
Need details on Anchor 1019? This medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade (Antique Mauve Dark) is hex #682734, RGB 104, 39, 52. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1019
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 1019
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1019
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.35), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1019
Anchor threads that pair well with 1019, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1019 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 #682734 and RGB 104, 39, 52. 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 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 84%) and DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1019?
The closest Anchor threads to 1019 are 45 Garnet Very Dark (ΔE 2.35), 972 Dusty Violet Very Dark (ΔE 2.78), and 896 Shell Pink (ΔE 4.73). 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 pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 1019 has a contrast ratio of about 10.9:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.