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

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

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.

Anchor 1024 Dusty Rose Medium
Dusty Pink Anchor 38 Very close ΔE 3.32 Rose Very Dark Anchor 42 Very close ΔE 4.53 Shell Pink Medium Dark Anchor 1027 Noticeable ΔE 6.4 Pink Bright Ultra Very Anchor 19 Noticeable ΔE 6.59 Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark Anchor 29 Noticeable ΔE 6.84 Pink Bright Dark Anchor 35 Noticeable ΔE 7.72 Rose Dark Anchor 41 Noticeable ΔE 7.91 Plum Medium Light Anchor 76 Noticeable ΔE 8.18

Working with Anchor 1024

On white fabric
5.7:1
On dark fabric
3.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

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 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
1024
1066 Teal Medium
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
1024
1001 Golden Brown 68 Dusty Plum Medium
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
1024
227 Christmas Green 162 Baby Blue Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
1024
22 Garnet 26 Baby Pink Medium 24 Baby Pink Light

Reds Family

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

1024 Dusty Rose Medium 1024 35 Pink Bright Dark 35 378 Dusty Flesh Medium 378 914 Flesh Dark 914 38 Dusty Pink 38 42 Rose Very Dark 42 379 Dusty Flesh Dark 379 1098 Red 1098 335 Orange Red 335 29 Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark 29 1027 Shell Pink Medium Dark 1027

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.

What fabric color works best with Anchor 1024 (Dusty Rose Medium)?

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, 1024 has a contrast ratio of about 5.7:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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