76 — Plum Medium Light
Reds family#DD6882
Anchor 76 — Plum Medium Light — has hex #DD6882 and RGB 221, 104, 130. This medium-light, 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 76
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 76
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 76
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 76
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light) sits a hair from Anchor 62 (Cerise Light) (ΔE 2.17) — 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 76
Anchor threads that pair well with 76, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor76 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 76
Meet Anchor 76, Plum Medium Light — a vivid, medium-light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is crisp and versatile, making it a popular choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for apple motifs or ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 76 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 76 is Plum Medium Light — a medium-light red thread (hex #DD6882, RGB 221, 104, 130). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 76?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light) is DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 91%) and DMC 899 (Rose medium, 87%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 76?
The closest Anchor threads to 76 are 62 Cerise Light (ΔE 2.17), 40 Rose (ΔE 3.93), and 27 Baby Pink Dark (ΔE 5.92). These are useful substitutes when 76 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 76 good for?
Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 76.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light)?
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, 76 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.