68 — Dusty Plum Medium
Reds family#C44461
Looking up Anchor 68? It's Dusty Plum Medium, a medium red shade (#C44461 / RGB 196, 68, 97). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 68
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 68
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 68
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 68
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because Anchor 77 (Plum Medium) is so near (ΔE 0.92), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 68
Anchor threads that pair well with 68, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor68 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 68
Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium) is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a rich and lively look that suits tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 68 look like?
Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #C44461 and RGB 196, 68, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 68?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium) is DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 335 (Rose, 83%) and DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 79%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 68?
The closest Anchor threads to 68 are 77 Plum Medium (ΔE 0.92), 970 Dusty Violet Dark (ΔE 5.3), and 1027 Shell Pink Medium Dark (ΔE 5.33). 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 poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 68 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.