44 — Garnet Dark
Reds family#6D1318
Looking up Anchor 44? It's Garnet Dark, a medium-dark red shade (#6D1318 / RGB 109, 19, 24). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 44
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 44
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 44
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 44
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 44 (Garnet Dark) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 897 (Shell Pink Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.56). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 44
Anchor threads that pair well with 44, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor44 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 44
Garnet Dark (catalog code Anchor 44) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a strong and rich look that suits hearts, holiday designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 44?
Anchor 44 is called Garnet Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #6D1318, RGB 109, 19, 24) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 44?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 44 (Garnet Dark) is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 76%) and DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 44?
The closest Anchor threads to 44 are 897 Shell Pink Very Dark (ΔE 2.56), 22 Garnet (ΔE 3.74), and 45 Garnet Very Dark (ΔE 4.05). These are useful substitutes when 44 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 44?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 44 (Garnet Dark) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 44 (Garnet Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 44 has a contrast ratio of about 12:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.