119 — Blue Violet Dark
Purples family
Looking up Anchor 119? It's Blue Violet Dark, a medium-dark purple shade (#533872 / RGB 83, 56, 114). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 119
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 119
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 119
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 119
Anchor threads that pair well with 119, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor 119 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 119
Meet Anchor 119, Blue Violet Dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the purples family with blue-violet tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for lavender fields and royal motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around floral details and elegant accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 119 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 119 is Blue Violet Dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #533872, RGB 83, 56, 114). It shows up most in iris blooms and eggplant designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 119?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 119 (Blue Violet Dark) is DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark, 70%) and DMC 29 (Eggplant, 67%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 119?
The closest Anchor threads to 119 are 111 Lavender Dark (ΔE 4.78), 177 Cornflower Blue Dark (ΔE 5.79), and 112 Lavender Very Dark (ΔE 8.62). These are useful substitutes when 119 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 119 good for?
Anchor 119 (Blue Violet Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 119.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 119 (Blue Violet 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, 119 has a contrast ratio of about 9.6:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.