111 — Lavender Dark
Purples family
Need details on Anchor 111? This medium-dark, moderately saturated purple shade (Lavender Dark) is hex #5D2C6E, RGB 93, 44, 110. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 111
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 111
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 111
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 111
Anchor threads that pair well with 111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor 111 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 111
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the purples family, Anchor 111 carries the name Lavender Dark with true purple tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, perfect for grape clusters and wisteria. It blends comfortably into projects centered on amethyst tones and iris blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 111?
Anchor 111 is called Lavender Dark. It's a medium-dark purple shade (hex #5D2C6E, RGB 93, 44, 110) in the purples family, commonly used for galaxy motifs, lavender fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 111?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 111 (Lavender Dark) is DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 327 (Violet, 77%) and DMC 552 (Violet medium, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 111?
The closest Anchor threads to 111 are 119 Blue Violet Dark (ΔE 4.78), 94 Purple Dark (ΔE 7.24), and 112 Lavender Very Dark (ΔE 7.34). These are useful substitutes when 111 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 111?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 111 (Lavender Dark) for charts featuring galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details. The medium-dark 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 111 (Lavender Dark)?
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, 111 has a contrast ratio of about 10.2:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.