88 — Mauve Medium
Pinks family#B93F7A
Anchor 88 — Mauve Medium — has hex #B93F7A and RGB 185, 63, 122. This medium, moderately saturated 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.
About Anchor 88
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 88
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 88
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 88
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 88
Anchor threads that pair well with 88, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor88 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 88
Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a rich and warm 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 shade in the pinks family with hex #B93F7A and RGB 185, 63, 122. 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 3805 (Cyclamen Pink) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3607 (Plum light, 76%) and DMC 3687 (Mauve, 73%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 88?
The closest Anchor threads to 88 are 87 Mauve (ΔE 6.3), 92 Purple Medium (ΔE 6.92), and 89 Mauve Dark (ΔE 7.1). 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 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 88 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.