70 — Dusty Plum Very Dark
Pinks family
Looking up Anchor 70? It's Dusty Plum Very Dark, a dark pink shade (#490029 / RGB 73, 0, 41). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 70
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 70
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 70
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 70 (Dusty Plum Very Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 70
Anchor threads that pair well with 70, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 70 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 70
Meet Anchor 70, Dusty Plum Very Dark — a highly saturated, dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as dramatic and vivid — a go-to choice for florals and skin tones. It also turns up in patterns built around romantic motifs and blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 70 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 70 is Dusty Plum Very Dark — a dark pink thread (hex #490029, RGB 73, 0, 41). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 70?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 70 (Dusty Plum Very Dark) is DMC 154 (Grape very dark) with a 62% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 59%) and DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 57%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 70?
The closest Anchor threads to 70 are 72 Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.21), 1028 Dusty Plum Dark (ΔE 4.6), and 101 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when 70 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 70 good for?
Anchor 70 (Dusty Plum Very 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 70.
Is Anchor 70 (Dusty Plum Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 70 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.