73 — Plum Ultra Very Light
Pinks family
Below: Anchor 73 (Plum Ultra Very Light), a very light, highly saturated pink shade with hex #FFC5D7 and RGB 255, 197, 215. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 73
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 73
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 73
Anchor threads that pair well with 73, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 73 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 73
Known as Plum Ultra Very Light, Anchor 73 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The crisp and delicate mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 73 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 73 is Plum Ultra Very Light — a very light pink thread (hex #FFC5D7, RGB 255, 197, 215). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 73?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 73 (Plum Ultra Very Light) is DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 71%) and DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 73?
The closest Anchor threads to 73 are 48 Pink Very Light (ΔE 2.25), 49 Pink Light (ΔE 5.38), and 1020 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.77). These are useful substitutes when 73 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 73 good for?
Anchor 73 (Plum Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 73.