1028 — Dusty Plum Dark
Pinks family
Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark) is a dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #5F0137 and RGB values 95, 1, 55. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1028
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 1028
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1028
Anchor threads that pair well with 1028, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 1028 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 1028
A dark, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, Anchor 1028 carries the name Dusty Plum Dark with rose pink tones. Its striking and rich presence shines in cherry blossoms and ballet themes alike. Pull this thread for baby projects or peony petals when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1028?
Anchor 1028 is called Dusty Plum Dark. It's a dark pink shade (hex #5F0137, RGB 95, 1, 55) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1028?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark) is DMC 915 (Plum dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 72%) and DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 61%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1028?
The closest Anchor threads to 1028 are 1029 Plum Dark (ΔE 2.67), 69 Dusty Plum Medium Dark (ΔE 3.39), and 70 Dusty Plum Very Dark (ΔE 4.6). 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 rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.