103 — Purple Very Light
Pinks family
Anchor 103 — Purple Very Light — has hex #F2D7EA and RGB 242, 215, 234. This very light, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 103
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 103
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 103
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for Anchor 103 (Purple Very Light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 103
Anchor threads that pair well with 103, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 103 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 103
Known as Purple Very Light, Anchor 103 is a very light, vivid shade sitting in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. It has a crisp and delicate feel that suits tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rose buds or florals for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 103 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 103 is Purple Very Light — a very light pink thread (hex #F2D7EA, RGB 242, 215, 234). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 103?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 103 (Purple Very Light) is DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 24 (White Lavender, 61%) and DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 58%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 103?
The closest Anchor threads to 103 are 1026 Dusty Violet Very Light (ΔE 7.08), 271 Baby Pink Ultra Very L (ΔE 7.66), and 95 Violet Ultra Very Light (ΔE 7.92). These are useful substitutes when 103 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 103 good for?
Anchor 103 (Purple Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 103.
Can Anchor 103 (Purple Very Light) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 103 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.