92 — Purple Medium
Purples family#A54F8D
Below: Anchor 92 (Purple Medium), a medium, moderately saturated purple shade with hex #A54F8D and RGB 165, 79, 141. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 92
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 92
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 92
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 92
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 92
Anchor threads that pair well with 92, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor92 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 92
Anchor 92 is the floss known as Purple Medium: a moderately saturated, medium member of the purples family. The rich and warm character of this shade lends itself well to eggplant designs and plum themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for lilac patterns and galaxy motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 92 look like?
Anchor 92 (Purple Medium) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #A54F8D and RGB 165, 79, 141. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 92?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 92 (Purple Medium) is DMC 553 (Violet) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3607 (Plum light, 74%) and DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 64%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 92?
The closest Anchor threads to 92 are 88 Mauve Medium (ΔE 6.92), 87 Mauve (ΔE 7.32), and 98 Violet Medium Light (ΔE 7.94). These are useful substitutes when 92 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 92?
Reach for Anchor 92 (Purple Medium) when your project calls for elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 92.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 92 (Purple Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 92 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.