Anchor Stranded Cotton

873 — Antique Violet Dark

Pinks family

Looking up Anchor 873? It's Antique Violet Dark, a dark pink shade (#422539 / RGB 66, 37, 57). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#422539
RGB
66, 37, 57
HSL
319°, 28%, 20%
Lab
19.1, 17.2, -7.1
Lightness
20%
Dark
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
319°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 873

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 873 Antique Violet Dark

Madeira

Violet Very Dark 0714 69% Approx
Antique Violet Dark 0806 65% Approx
Antique Mauve Dark 0810 58% Fair
Plum Very Dark 0601 47% Fair
Mauve Very Dark 0705 44% Fair

J&P Coates

Ocean Blue Dark 7024 50% Fair
Violet Very Dark 4107 31% Fair
Charcoal Grey Dark 8999 20% Fair
Violet Medium Dark 4101 11% Fair
Tawny Dark 5395 5% Fair

Sullivans

Antique Violet Dark 45371 76% Approx
Grape Dark 45432 65% Approx
Violet 45065 57% Fair
Grape Very Dark 45469 55% Fair
Violet Very Dark 45123 44% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 766 766 77% Approx
Cosmo 765 765 64% Fair
Cosmo 477 477 62% Fair
Cosmo 247 247 60% Fair
Cosmo 226 226 53% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Rainy Day Rainy Day 88% Good
Pickled Beets Pickled Beets 73% Approx
Ora's Iris Ora's Iris 72% Approx
Misty Mauve Misty Mauve 59% Fair
Razzleberry Razzleberry 57% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Merlin 1305 63% Fair
Eggplant 1317 62% Fair
Concord 1318 60% Fair
Mascara 3910 60% Fair
Williamsburg Blue 3550 56% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Loganberry 0892 53% Fair
Dragon Fruit 0895 52% Fair
Witching Hour 0391 42% Fair
Acorn 0111 19% Fair
Black Crow 1040 15% Fair

Valdani

Violet very dark 82 50% Fair
Cocoa dark 171 43% Fair
Mauve dark 843 40% Fair
Grape medium H208 39% Fair
Garnet dark O503 39% Fair

Crescent Colours

Chocolate Cream Pie 009 57% Fair
Boysenberry Jam 049 57% Fair
Grape Pie 016 53% Fair
Cappuccino 007 49% Fair
Purple Aster 070 49% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 873

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 873 Antique Violet Dark
Antique Violet Medium Dark Anchor 872 Noticeable ΔE 6.58 Violet Very Dark Anchor 101 Noticeable ΔE 7.05 Lavender Very Dark Anchor 112 Noticeable ΔE 8.74 Violet Dark Anchor 100 Noticeable ΔE 9.17 Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark Anchor 72 Noticeable ΔE 9.67 Plum Dark Anchor 1029 Noticeable ΔE 9.82 Dusty Plum Very Dark Anchor 70 Noticeable ΔE 9.87 Antique Violet Medium Anchor 871 Noticeable ΔE 10.12

Color Harmonies for Anchor 873

Anchor threads that pair well with 873, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
873
230 Emerald Green
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
873
1019 Antique Mauve Dark 941 Cornflower Blue Medium
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
873
681 Green Grey 170 Blue Green Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
873
870 Antique Violet Light 90 Purple Light 103 Purple Very Light

Pinks Family

Anchor 873 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

873 Antique Violet Dark 873 872 Antique Violet Medium Dark 872 89 Mauve Dark 89 94 Purple Dark 94 1029 Plum Dark 1029 69 Dusty Plum Medium Dark 69 1028 Dusty Plum Dark 1028 101 Violet Very Dark 101 70 Dusty Plum Very Dark 70 72 Dusty Plum Ultra Very Dark 72 102 Lavender Ultra Very Dark 102

About Anchor 873

Known as Antique Violet Dark, Anchor 873 is a dark, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Expect a dramatic and quiet look that suits blush accents, cherry blossoms, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ballet themes or baby projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 873 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 873 is Antique Violet Dark — a dark pink thread (hex #422539, RGB 66, 37, 57). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 873?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 873 (Antique Violet Dark) is DMC 154 (Grape very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 66%) and DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 66%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 873?

The closest Anchor threads to 873 are 872 Antique Violet Medium Dark (ΔE 6.58), 101 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 7.05), and 112 Lavender Very Dark (ΔE 8.74). These are useful substitutes when 873 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 873 good for?

Anchor 873 (Antique Violet Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 873.

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