72 — Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark
Pinks family
Need details on Anchor 72? This very dark, highly saturated pink shade (Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark) is hex #36011E, RGB 54, 1, 30. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 72
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 72
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 72
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Anchor 72 (Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 72
Anchor threads that pair well with 72, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 72 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 72
Anchor 72 is the floss known as Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark: a highly saturated, very dark member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as powerful and saturated, perfect for romantic motifs and blush accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 72 look like?
Anchor 72 (Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark) is a very dark shade in the pinks family with hex #36011E and RGB 54, 1, 30. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 72?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 72 (Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 154 (Grape very dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 47%) and DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 47%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 72?
The closest Anchor threads to 72 are 70 Dusty Plum Very Dark (ΔE 4.21), 101 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 7.09), and 102 Lavender Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 7.88). These are useful substitutes when 72 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 72?
Reach for Anchor 72 (Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 72.
Is Anchor 72 (Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 72 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.