1024 — Dusty Rose Medium
Reds family#D95960
Looking up Anchor 1024? It's Dusty Rose Medium, a medium-light red shade (#D95960 / RGB 217, 89, 96). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 1024
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1024
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 1024
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1024
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 1024 (Dusty Rose Medium) sits a hair from Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink) (ΔE 3.02) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1024
Anchor threads that pair well with 1024, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1024 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1024
Meet Anchor 1024, Dusty Rose Medium — a vivid, medium-light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as crisp and versatile — 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-light red thread (hex #D95960, RGB 217, 89, 96). 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 3712 (Salmon medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3833 (Raspberry light, 74%) and DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 73%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1024?
The closest Anchor threads to 1024 are 38 Dusty Pink (ΔE 3.02), 11 Coral Medium (ΔE 3.1), and 28 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 3.68). 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-light 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 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.