1022 — Dusty Rose Light
Reds family
Below: Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #E3818B and RGB 227, 129, 139. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1022
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.5). 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.
Reds Family
Anchor 1022 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1022
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, Anchor 1022 carries the name Dusty Rose Light with warm crimson tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1022?
Anchor 1022 is called Dusty Rose Light. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #E3818B, RGB 227, 129, 139) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1022?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light) is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light, 77%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1022?
The closest Anchor threads to 1022 are 31 Pink Bright Light (ΔE 2.5), 26 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 2.9), and 1021 Dusty Rose Very Light (ΔE 4.63). 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 valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-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 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.