870 — Antique Violet Light
Pinks family
Need details on Anchor 870? This medium, subdued pink shade (Antique Violet Light) is hex #8D6E83, RGB 141, 110, 131. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 870
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 870
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 870
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 870
Anchor threads that pair well with 870, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 870 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 870
Meet Anchor 870, Antique Violet Light — a subdued, medium thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for florals and skin tones. It blends comfortably into projects centered on romantic motifs and blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 870 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 870 is Antique Violet Light — a medium pink thread (hex #8D6E83, RGB 141, 110, 131). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 870?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 870 (Antique Violet Light) is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 67%) and DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 52%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 870?
The closest Anchor threads to 870 are 1017 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 8.05), 97 Violet Light (ΔE 8.95), and 98 Violet Medium Light (ΔE 11.15). These are useful substitutes when 870 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 870 good for?
Anchor 870 (Antique Violet Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. 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 870.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 870 (Antique Violet Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 870 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.