109 — Lavender Light
Purples family
Need details on Anchor 109? This medium, muted purple shade (Lavender Light) is hex #9B69AC, RGB 155, 105, 172. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 109
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 109
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 109
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 109
Anchor threads that pair well with 109, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor 109 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 109
Known as Lavender Light, Anchor 109 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. With a restrained and earthy quality, this thread works beautifully in elegant accents and grape clusters. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring wisteria and amethyst tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 109 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 109 is Lavender Light — a medium purple thread (hex #9B69AC, RGB 155, 105, 172). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 109?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 109 (Lavender Light) is DMC 209 (Lavender dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 553 (Violet, 56%) and DMC 3836 (Grape light, 56%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 109?
The closest Anchor threads to 109 are 97 Violet Light (ΔE 7.35), 118 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 8.57), and 1030 Blue Violet Medium (ΔE 9.33). These are useful substitutes when 109 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 109 good for?
Anchor 109 (Lavender Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 109.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 109 (Lavender Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 109 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.