871 — Antique Violet Medium
Pinks family#946E84
Below: Anchor 871 (Antique Violet Medium), a medium, muted pink shade with hex #946E84 and RGB 148, 110, 132. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 871
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 871
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 871
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 871
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 871
Anchor threads that pair well with 871, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor871 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 871
Antique Violet Medium (catalog code Anchor 871) is a medium, muted shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. The steady and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for skin tones and romantic motifs. Expect to see it used in blush accents and cherry blossoms across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 871?
Anchor 871 is called Antique Violet Medium. It's a medium pink shade (hex #946E84, RGB 148, 110, 132) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 871?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 871 (Antique Violet Medium) is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 72%) and DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 871?
The closest Anchor threads to 871 are 872 Antique Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 8.84), 233 Shell Grey Dark (ΔE 9.82), and 98 Violet Medium Light (ΔE 10). These are useful substitutes when 871 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 871?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 871 (Antique Violet Medium) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. 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 871 (Antique Violet Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 871 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.