90 — Purple Light
Pinks family#D9A2BE
Anchor 90 — Purple Light — has hex #D9A2BE and RGB 217, 162, 190. This light, moderately saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 90
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 90
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 90
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 90
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 90
Anchor threads that pair well with 90, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor90 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 90
Meet Anchor 90, Purple Light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 90 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 90 is Purple Light — a light pink thread (hex #D9A2BE, RGB 217, 162, 190). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 90?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 90 (Purple Light) is DMC 153 (Violet very light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 70%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 90?
The closest Anchor threads to 90 are 96 Violet Very Light (ΔE 4.08), 85 Mauve Very Light (ΔE 4.48), and 60 Cerise Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when 90 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 90 good for?
Anchor 90 (Purple Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 90.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 90 (Purple Light)?
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, 90 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.