870 — Antique Violet Light
Pinks family#BA9FB0
Need details on Anchor 870? This medium-light, muted pink shade (Antique Violet Light) is hex #BA9FB0, RGB 186, 159, 176. 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.
About Anchor 870
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 870
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 870
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 870
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 870
Anchor threads that pair well with 870, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor870 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 870
Meet Anchor 870, Antique Violet Light — a muted, medium-light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and versatile, 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-light pink thread (hex #BA9FB0, RGB 186, 159, 176). 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 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 60%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 59%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 870?
The closest Anchor threads to 870 are 869 Antique Violet Very Light (ΔE 6.15), 232 Shell Grey Medium (ΔE 7.93), and 108 Lavender Very Light (ΔE 7.96). 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-light 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 870 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.