Anchor Stranded Cotton

69 — Dusty Plum Medium Dark

Pinks family

Anchor 69 — Dusty Plum Medium Dark — has hex #700040 and RGB 112, 0, 64. This dark, highly saturated pink 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.

Hex
#700040
RGB
112, 0, 64
HSL
326°, 100%, 22%
Lab
23.0, 47.2, -5.2
Lightness
22%
Dark
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
326°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 69

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

Anchor 69 Dusty Plum Medium Dark

Sullivans

Mauve Medium Dark 45400 63% Fair
Grape Dark 45432 61% Fair
Antique Mauve Very Dark 45399 58% Fair
Antique Mauve Dark 45056 56% Fair
Garnet Very Dark 45252 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Boysenberry Jam 049 45% Fair
Razzleberry 161 43% Fair
Pickled Beets 148 37% Fair
Jelly Roll 098 36% Fair
Apple Fritter 091 34% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 69

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

Anchor 69 Dusty Plum Medium Dark
Cerise Ultra Very Dark Anchor 65 Very close ΔE 2.76 Mauve Dark Anchor 89 Very close ΔE 3.2 Dusty Plum Dark Anchor 1028 Very close ΔE 3.39 Plum Dark Anchor 1029 Very close ΔE 3.68 Plum Medium Dark Anchor 78 Noticeable ΔE 6.59 Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark Anchor 59 Noticeable ΔE 6.95 Dusty Plum Very Dark Anchor 70 Noticeable ΔE 7.96 Violet Very Dark Anchor 101 Noticeable ΔE 8.53

Working with Anchor 69

On white fabric
11.9:1
On dark fabric
1.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Blending & gradients

Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark) (ΔE 2.76) — 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
69
211 Jade Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
69
22 Garnet 111 Lavender Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
69
258 Forest Green Very Dark 1068 Teal
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
69
68 Dusty Plum Medium 66 Dusty Plum Light 1094 Pink Medium Light

Pinks Family

Anchor 69 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

69 Dusty Plum Medium Dark 69 65 Cerise Ultra Very Dark 65 872 Antique Violet Medium Dark 872 89 Mauve Dark 89 94 Purple Dark 94 1029 Plum Dark 1029 873 Antique Violet Dark 873 1028 Dusty Plum Dark 1028 101 Violet Very Dark 101 70 Dusty Plum Very Dark 70 72 Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark 72

About Anchor 69

Meet Anchor 69, Dusty Plum Medium Dark — a highly saturated, dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is dramatic and vivid, making it a popular choice for florals and skin tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for romantic motifs or blush accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 69 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 69 is Dusty Plum Medium Dark — a dark pink thread (hex #700040, RGB 112, 0, 64). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 69?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) is DMC 915 (Plum dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 75%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 69%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 69?

The closest Anchor threads to 69 are 65 Cerise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.76), 89 Mauve Dark (ΔE 3.2), and 1028 Dusty Plum Dark (ΔE 3.39). 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 peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its 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 pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 69 has a contrast ratio of about 11.9:1 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.

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