872 — Antique Violet Medium Dark
Pinks family#80566F
Anchor 872 (Antique Violet Medium Dark) is a medium, muted pink shade with hex code #80566F and RGB values 128, 86, 111. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 872
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 872
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 872
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 872
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 872
Anchor threads that pair well with 872, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor872 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 872
Anchor 872 is the floss known as Antique Violet Medium Dark: a muted, medium member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in romantic motifs and blush accents alike. Pull this thread for cherry blossoms or ballet themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 872 look like?
Anchor 872 (Antique Violet Medium Dark) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #80566F and RGB 128, 86, 111. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 872?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 872 (Antique Violet Medium Dark) is DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 64%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 59%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 872?
The closest Anchor threads to 872 are 871 Antique Violet Medium (ΔE 8.84), 92 Purple Medium (ΔE 10.52), and 100 Violet Dark (ΔE 10.58). These are useful substitutes when 872 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 872?
Reach for Anchor 872 (Antique Violet Medium Dark) when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 872.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 872 (Antique Violet 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, 872 has a contrast ratio of about 6:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.