Anchor Stranded Cotton

1024 — Dusty Rose Medium

Reds family

Looking up Anchor 1024? It's Dusty Rose Medium, a medium red shade (#AC444D / RGB 172, 68, 77). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#AC444D
RGB
172, 68, 77
HSL
355°, 43%, 47%
Lab
43.4, 43.3, 16.8
Lightness
47%
Medium
Saturation
43%
Muted
Hue
355°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1024

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 1024 Dusty Rose Medium

Madeira

Antique Plum Medium 2609 78% Approx
Baby Pink Very Dark 0506 75% Approx
Salmon Dark 0406 75% Approx
Red 0507 67% Approx
Orange Very Dark 0209 64% Fair

J&P Coates

Terra Cotta Dark 3340 96% Excellent
Terra Cotta Medium Dark 2326 87% Good
Peony Medium 3071 81% Good
Rose Wine Dark 3242 80% Good
Peony Medium Dark 3013 73% Approx

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Medium 45079 76% Approx
Shell Pink Light 45045 76% Approx
Shell Pink Medium 45366 74% Approx
Cranberry Very Dark 45135 65% Approx
Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 63% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 106 106 81% Good
Cosmo 107 107 78% Approx
Cosmo 465 465 75% Approx
Cosmo 464 464 75% Approx
Cosmo 2242 2242 70% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Cherry Cobbler Cherry Cobbler 67% Approx
Persimmon Persimmon 67% Approx
Crab Cakes Crab Cakes 64% Fair
Clay Pot Clay Pot 64% Fair
Strawberry Parfait Strawberry Parfait 63% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Begonia 2263 92% Good
Romance 2274 80% Good
Bluecoat Red 6850 78% Approx
Strawberry Fields 2265 71% Approx
Aztec Red 2258 67% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Currant 0312 77% Approx
Cherry Bark 1120 69% Approx
Cranberry 0360 65% Approx
Raspberry Parfait 0380 45% Fair
Claret 0310 45% Fair

Valdani

Raspberry medium M66 75% Approx
Terra Cotta medium 811 69% Approx
Terra Cotta 812 68% Approx
Shell Pink light 160 65% Approx
Dusty Rose ultra dark O522 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cherry Tomato 034 78% Approx
Red Currant 182 78% Approx
Prickly Pear 025 73% Approx
Calico Kitty 096 65% Approx
Manor Red 101 62% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 1024

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 1024

Anchor threads that pair well with 1024, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Anchor 1024 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Anchor 1024

Meet Anchor 1024, Dusty Rose Medium — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as steady and rich — a go-to choice for roses and hearts. It also turns up in patterns built around holiday designs and bold accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 1024 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 1024 is Dusty Rose Medium — a medium red thread (hex #AC444D, RGB 172, 68, 77). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1024?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 1024 (Dusty Rose Medium) is DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 78%) and DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 75%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 1024?

The closest Anchor threads to 1024 are 38 Dusty Pink (ΔE 3.32), 42 Rose Very Dark (ΔE 4.53), and 1027 Shell Pink Medium Dark (ΔE 6.4). These are useful substitutes when 1024 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 1024 good for?

Anchor 1024 (Dusty Rose Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1024.