89 — Mauve Dark
Pinks family#AA295D
Need details on Anchor 89? This medium, vivid pink shade (Mauve Dark) is hex #AA295D, RGB 170, 41, 93. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 89
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 89
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 89
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 89
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 89
Anchor threads that pair well with 89, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor89 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 89
Meet Anchor 89, Mauve Dark — a vivid, medium thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as vibrant and steady, perfect for baby projects and peony petals. It blends comfortably into projects centered on flamingo designs and tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 89 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 89 is Mauve Dark — a medium pink thread (hex #AA295D, RGB 170, 41, 93). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 89?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 89 (Mauve Dark) is DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3687 (Mauve, 79%) and DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark, 71%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 89?
The closest Anchor threads to 89 are 972 Dusty Violet Very Dark (ΔE 6.26), 88 Mauve Medium (ΔE 7.1), and 78 Plum Medium Dark (ΔE 8.02). These are useful substitutes when 89 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 89 good for?
Anchor 89 (Mauve Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 89.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 89 (Mauve 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, 89 has a contrast ratio of about 6.6:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.