1020 — Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light
Reds family
Anchor 1020 — Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light — has hex #F2B7BC and RGB 242, 183, 188. This light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1020
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 1020
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1020
Anchor threads that pair well with 1020, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1020 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1020
Anchor 1020 is the floss known as Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light: a vivid, light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is soft and lively, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1020 look like?
Anchor 1020 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #F2B7BC and RGB 242, 183, 188. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1020?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1020 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light) is DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 80%) and DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1020?
The closest Anchor threads to 1020 are 968 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 2.73), 23 Baby Pink Very Light (ΔE 4.17), and 24 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 5.25). These are useful substitutes when 1020 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1020?
Reach for Anchor 1020 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1020.