78 — Plum Medium Dark
Reds family#B92E4C
Below: Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark), a medium, vivid red shade with hex #B92E4C and RGB 185, 46, 76. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 78
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 78
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 78
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 78
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 78
Anchor threads that pair well with 78, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor78 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 78
Anchor 78 is the floss known as Plum Medium Dark: a vivid, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The rich and lively character of this shade lends itself well to apple motifs and ladybug designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for barn scenes and tomato patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 78 look like?
Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #B92E4C and RGB 185, 46, 76. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 78?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark) is DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 309 (Rose deep, 80%) and DMC 601 (Cranberry dark, 79%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 78?
The closest Anchor threads to 78 are 39 Dusty Pink Dark (ΔE 4.48), 59 Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.75), and 77 Plum Medium (ΔE 4.89). These are useful substitutes when 78 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 78?
Reach for Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 78.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 78 (Plum Medium Dark)?
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, 78 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 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.