68 — Dusty Plum Medium
Pinks family
Looking up Anchor 68? It's Dusty Plum Medium, a medium pink shade (#AC396F / RGB 172, 57, 111). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 68
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 68
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 68
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 68
Anchor threads that pair well with 68, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 68 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 68
Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium) is a medium, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a rich and lively look that suits rose buds, florals, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching skin tones or romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 68 look like?
Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #AC396F and RGB 172, 57, 111. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 68?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium) is DMC 3687 (Mauve) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 718 (Plum, 76%) and DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 68?
The closest Anchor threads to 68 are 63 Cerise (ΔE 3.42), 88 Mauve Medium (ΔE 4.55), and 77 Plum Medium (ΔE 4.98). These are useful substitutes when 68 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 68?
Reach for Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 68.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum 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, 68 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.