109 — Lavender Light
Purples family#A185B5
Need details on Anchor 109? This medium-light, muted purple shade (Lavender Light) is hex #A185B5, RGB 161, 133, 181. 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.
About Anchor 109
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 109
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 109
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 109
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 109
Anchor threads that pair well with 109, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor109 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 109
Known as Lavender Light, Anchor 109 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the purples family with true purple tones. With a restrained and versatile 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-light purple thread (hex #A185B5, RGB 161, 133, 181). 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 210 (Lavender medium) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 62%) and DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 60%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 109?
The closest Anchor threads to 109 are 110 Lavender Medium (ΔE 7.95), 1030 Blue Violet Medium (ΔE 8.34), and 118 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 8.87). 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-light 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 109 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.