87 — Mauve
Pinks family#C3558F
Looking up Anchor 87? It's Mauve, a medium pink shade (#C3558F / RGB 195, 85, 143). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 87
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 87
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 87
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 87
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 87
Anchor threads that pair well with 87, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor87 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 87
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, Anchor 87 carries the name Mauve with rose pink tones. The shade reads as balanced and warm — a go-to choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It also turns up in patterns built around baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 87?
Anchor 87 is called Mauve. It's a medium pink shade (hex #C3558F, RGB 195, 85, 143) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 87?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 87 (Mauve) is DMC 3607 (Plum light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 67%) and DMC 603 (Cranberry, 61%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 87?
The closest Anchor threads to 87 are 88 Mauve Medium (ΔE 6.3), 92 Purple Medium (ΔE 7.32), and 98 Violet Medium Light (ΔE 8). These are useful substitutes when 87 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 87?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 87 (Mauve) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 87 (Mauve)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 87 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.