1023 — Dusty Rose
Reds family
Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose) is a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #C1606A and RGB values 193, 96, 106. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1023
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 1023
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1023
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1023
Anchor threads that pair well with 1023, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1023 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1023
Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and versatile presence to projects featuring tomato patterns or roses. Look for it in charts that feature hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1023 look like?
Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #C1606A and RGB 193, 96, 106. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1023?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose) is DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3833 (Raspberry light, 82%) and DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1023?
The closest Anchor threads to 1023 are 41 Rose Dark (ΔE 4.74), 895 Shell Pink Medium (ΔE 6.45), and 35 Pink Bright Dark (ΔE 6.8). These are useful substitutes when 1023 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1023?
Reach for Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1023.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1023 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.