1028 — Dusty Plum Dark
Reds family#74182C
Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #74182C and RGB values 116, 24, 44. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1028
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1028
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 1028
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1028
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.47). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1028
Anchor threads that pair well with 1028, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1028 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1028
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, Anchor 1028 carries the name Dusty Plum Dark with warm crimson tones. Its strong and rich presence shines in berries and valentines alike. Pull this thread for poppies or cardinal birds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1028?
Anchor 1028 is called Dusty Plum Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #74182C, RGB 116, 24, 44) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1028?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark) is DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 88%) and DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1028?
The closest Anchor threads to 1028 are 1029 Plum Dark (ΔE 1.47), 897 Shell Pink Very Dark (ΔE 4.56), and 70 Dusty Plum Very Dark (ΔE 4.95). These are useful substitutes when 1028 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1028?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 1028 has a contrast ratio of about 11:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.