41 — Rose Dark
Reds family
Need details on Anchor 41? This medium, vivid red shade (Rose Dark) is hex #C64E67, RGB 198, 78, 103. 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 41
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 41
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 41
Anchor threads that pair well with 41, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 41 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 41
A medium, vivid entry in the reds family, Anchor 41 carries the name Rose Dark with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as confident and warm, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 41?
Anchor 41 is called Rose Dark. It's a medium red shade (hex #C64E67, RGB 198, 78, 103) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 41?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 41 (Rose Dark) is DMC 335 (Rose) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3833 (Raspberry light, 85%) and DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 83%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 41?
The closest Anchor threads to 41 are 35 Pink Bright Dark (ΔE 2.66), 42 Rose Very Dark (ΔE 4.51), and 38 Dusty Pink (ΔE 4.68). These are useful substitutes when 41 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 41?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 41 (Rose Dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.