102 — Lavender Ultra Very Dark
Pinks family
Looking up Anchor 102? It's Lavender Ultra Very Dark, a very dark pink shade (#310331 / RGB 49, 3, 49). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 102
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 102
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 102
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Anchor 102 (Lavender Ultra Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 102
Anchor threads that pair well with 102, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 102 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 102
Anchor 102 is the floss known as Lavender Ultra Very Dark: a highly saturated, very dark member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as powerful and saturated — a go-to choice for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It also turns up in patterns built around cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 102 look like?
Anchor 102 (Lavender Ultra Very Dark) is a very dark shade in the pinks family with hex #310331 and RGB 49, 3, 49. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 102?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 102 (Lavender Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 550 (Violet very dark) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 154 (Grape very dark, 59%) and DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 46%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 102?
The closest Anchor threads to 102 are 101 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 6.78), 112 Lavender Very Dark (ΔE 7.43), and 72 Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 7.88). These are useful substitutes when 102 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 102?
Reach for Anchor 102 (Lavender Ultra Very Dark) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 102.
Is Anchor 102 (Lavender Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 102 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.