1023 — Dusty Rose
Reds family#E07377
Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #E07377 and RGB values 224, 115, 119. 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.
About Anchor 1023
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1023
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 1023
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1023
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1023
Anchor threads that pair well with 1023, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1023 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1023
Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively 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 #E07377 and RGB 224, 115, 119. 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 760 (Salmon) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3706 (Melon medium, 71%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 71%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1023?
The closest Anchor threads to 1023 are 895 Shell Pink Medium (ΔE 3.23), 33 Pink Bright (ΔE 3.92), and 10 Coral Light (ΔE 4.47). 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 1023 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 6.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.