1029 — Plum Dark
Reds family#761730
Looking up Anchor 1029? It's Plum Dark, a medium-dark red shade (#761730 / RGB 118, 23, 48). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 1029
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1029
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 1029
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1029
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because Anchor 1028 (Dusty Plum Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.47), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1029
Anchor threads that pair well with 1029, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1029 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1029
Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family. Expect a deep and vivid look that suits valentines, poppies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1029 look like?
Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #761730 and RGB 118, 23, 48. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1029?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark) is DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 82%) and DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1029?
The closest Anchor threads to 1029 are 1028 Dusty Plum Dark (ΔE 1.47), 70 Dusty Plum Very Dark (ΔE 5.5), and 897 Shell Pink Very Dark (ΔE 6.02). These are useful substitutes when 1029 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1029?
Reach for Anchor 1029 (Plum Dark) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1029.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1029 (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, 1029 has a contrast ratio of about 10.8:1 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.