76 — Plum Medium Light
Pinks family
Anchor 76 — Plum Medium Light — has hex #A34663 and RGB 163, 70, 99. This medium, moderately 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 76
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 76
Anchor threads that pair well with 76, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 76 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 76
Meet Anchor 76, Plum Medium Light — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 76 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 76 is Plum Medium Light — a medium pink thread (hex #A34663, RGB 163, 70, 99). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 76?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light) is DMC 3687 (Mauve) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 66%) and DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 66%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 76?
The closest Anchor threads to 76 are 68 Dusty Plum Medium (ΔE 5.12), 77 Plum Medium (ΔE 5.51), and 63 Cerise (ΔE 6.17). 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 skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium 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 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.