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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 873
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 873
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 873
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 873
Anchor threads that pair well with 873, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 873 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
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.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 873 (Antique Violet Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 873 has a contrast ratio of about 13.5:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.