88 — Mauve Medium
Pinks family
Anchor 88 — Mauve Medium — has hex #9D2F6E and RGB 157, 47, 110. This medium-dark, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 88
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 88
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 88
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 88
Anchor threads that pair well with 88, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 88 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 88
Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a deep and vivid feel that suits ballet themes and baby projects particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with peony petals or flamingo designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 88 look like?
Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #9D2F6E and RGB 157, 47, 110. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 88?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium) is DMC 718 (Plum) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 917 (Plum medium, 76%) and DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark, 63%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 88?
The closest Anchor threads to 88 are 63 Cerise (ΔE 3.33), 77 Plum Medium (ΔE 4.47), and 68 Dusty Plum Medium (ΔE 4.55). These are useful substitutes when 88 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 88?
Reach for Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 88.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium)?
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, 88 has a contrast ratio of about 6.9:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.