Anchor Stranded Cotton

59 — Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark

Pinks family

Below: Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark), a medium-dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex #8D0142 and RGB 141, 1, 66. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#8D0142
RGB
141, 1, 66
HSL
332°, 99%, 28%
Lab
29.6, 54.1, 3.8
Lightness
28%
Dark
Saturation
99%
Vivid
Hue
332°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 59

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 59 Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark

Sullivans

Mauve Medium Dark 45400 82% Good
Plum 45166 80% Good
Plum Medium 45263 72% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Dark 45346 59% Fair
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Razzleberry 161 61% Fair
Apple Fritter 091 56% Fair
Bandana 094 55% Fair
Bing Cherry 151 50% Fair
Jelly Roll 098 49% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 59

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 59 Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark
Plum Medium Dark Anchor 78 Close ΔE 5.34 Cerise Ultra Very Dark Anchor 65 Noticeable ΔE 6.18 Mauve Dark Anchor 89 Noticeable ΔE 6.22 Garnet Medium Anchor 43 Noticeable ΔE 6.62 Dusty Plum Medium Dark Anchor 69 Noticeable ΔE 6.95 Garnet Dark Anchor 44 Noticeable ΔE 7.19 Plum Medium Anchor 77 Noticeable ΔE 7.68 Dusty Pink Dark Anchor 39 Noticeable ΔE 7.77

Working with Anchor 59

On white fabric
9.5:1
On dark fabric
2.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
crimson

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 59

Anchor threads that pair well with 59, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
59
188 Turquoise Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
59
1015 Mahogany Ultra Very Dark 94 Purple Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
59
229 Christmas Green Dark 162 Baby Blue Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
59
76 Plum Medium Light 52 Pink Dark 50 Pink

Pinks Family

Anchor 59 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

59 Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark 59 77 Plum Medium 77 99 Violet Medium Dark 99 78 Plum Medium Dark 78 871 Antique Violet Medium 871 100 Violet Dark 100 65 Cerise Ultra Very Dark 65 872 Antique Violet Medium Dark 872 89 Mauve Dark 89 94 Purple Dark 94 1029 Plum Dark 1029

About Anchor 59

Known as Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark, Anchor 59 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The intense and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 59 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 59 is Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #8D0142, RGB 141, 1, 66). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 59?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 3803 (Mauve medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 915 (Plum dark, 75%) and DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark, 75%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 59?

The closest Anchor threads to 59 are 78 Plum Medium Dark (ΔE 5.34), 65 Cerise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.18), and 89 Mauve Dark (ΔE 6.22). These are useful substitutes when 59 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 59 good for?

Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 59.

What fabric color works best with Anchor 59 (Pink Mauve Ultra Very 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, 59 has a contrast ratio of about 9.5:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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