1098 — Red
Reds family
Looking up Anchor 1098? It's Red, a medium red shade (#D41829 / RGB 212, 24, 41). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1098
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 1098
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1098
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 1098 (Red) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1098
Anchor threads that pair well with 1098, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 1098 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1098
Red (catalog code Anchor 1098) is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a confident and warm look that suits cardinal birds, apple motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ladybug designs or barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1098?
Anchor 1098 is called Red. It's a medium red shade (hex #D41829, RGB 212, 24, 41) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1098?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1098 (Red) is DMC 350 (Coral medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 85%) and DMC 3801 (Christmas Red light, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1098?
The closest Anchor threads to 1098 are 29 Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.64), 335 Orange Red (ΔE 7.8), and 46 Christmas Red Light (ΔE 8.1). These are useful substitutes when 1098 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1098?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1098 (Red) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1098 (Red)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1098 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.