1022 — Dusty Rose Light
Pinks family#EC9792
Below: Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light), a light, vivid pink shade with hex #EC9792 and RGB 236, 151, 146. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 1022
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1022
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 1022
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1022
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.86). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1022
Anchor threads that pair well with 1022, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor1022 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 1022
A light, vivid entry in the pinks family, Anchor 1022 carries the name Dusty Rose Light. The fresh and easy character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1022?
Anchor 1022 is called Dusty Rose Light. It's a light pink shade (hex #EC9792, RGB 236, 151, 146) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1022?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light) is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 761 (Salmon light, 75%) and DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1022?
The closest Anchor threads to 1022 are 9 Coral Very Light (ΔE 1.86), 894 Shell Pink Medium Light (ΔE 3.13), and 36 Pink Bright Very Light (ΔE 5.24). These are useful substitutes when 1022 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1022?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose 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, 1022 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.