43 — Garnet Medium
Reds family#8D1D2B
Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium) is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #8D1D2B and RGB values 141, 29, 43. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 43
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 43
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 43
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 43
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 43
Anchor threads that pair well with 43, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor43 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 43
Meet Anchor 43, Garnet Medium — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its intense and saturated presence shines in roses and hearts alike. Pull this thread for holiday designs or bold accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 43 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 43 is Garnet Medium — a medium-dark red thread (hex #8D1D2B, RGB 141, 29, 43). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 43?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium) is DMC 816 (Garnet) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 87%) and DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium, 86%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 43?
The closest Anchor threads to 43 are 1005 Christmas Red Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 3.99), 20 Garnet Light (ΔE 4.06), and 65 Cerise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.08). These are useful substitutes when 43 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 43 good for?
Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. 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 43.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 43 (Garnet Medium)?
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, 43 has a contrast ratio of about 9:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.