69 — Dusty Plum Medium Dark
Reds family#A3283B
Anchor 69 — Dusty Plum Medium Dark — has hex #A3283B and RGB 163, 40, 59. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 69
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 69
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 69
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 69
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark) (ΔE 1.73) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 69
Anchor threads that pair well with 69, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor69 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 69
Meet Anchor 69, Dusty Plum Medium Dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for roses and hearts. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday designs or bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 69 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 69 is Dusty Plum Medium Dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #A3283B, RGB 163, 40, 59). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 69?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) is DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 309 (Rose deep, 90%) and DMC 326 (Rose very deep, 88%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 69?
The closest Anchor threads to 69 are 65 Cerise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 1.73), 896 Shell Pink (ΔE 2.65), and 59 Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.99). These are useful substitutes when 69 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 69 good for?
Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) 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 69.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium 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, 69 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.