1021 — Dusty Rose Very Light
Reds family
Need details on Anchor 1021? This light, vivid red shade (Dusty Rose Very Light) is hex #E3939B, RGB 227, 147, 155. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1021
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 1021
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1021
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) (ΔE 2.74) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1021
Anchor threads that pair well with 1021, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1021 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1021
Known as Dusty Rose Very Light, Anchor 1021 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a gentle and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1021 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1021 is Dusty Rose Very Light — a light red thread (hex #E3939B, RGB 227, 147, 155). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1021?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light) is DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3326 (Rose light (776), 78%) and DMC 761 (Salmon light, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1021?
The closest Anchor threads to 1021 are 36 Pink Bright Very Light (ΔE 2.74), 25 Baby Pink (ΔE 4.25), and 894 Shell Pink Medium Light (ΔE 4.56). These are useful substitutes when 1021 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1021 good for?
Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1021.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very 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, 1021 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.