94 — Purple Dark
Pinks family
Looking up Anchor 94? It's Purple Dark, a dark pink shade (#700C63 / RGB 112, 12, 99). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 94
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 94
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 94
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 94 (Purple Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 94
Anchor threads that pair well with 94, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 94 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 94
A dark, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, Anchor 94 carries the name Purple Dark with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as striking and rich — a go-to choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It also turns up in patterns built around florals and skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 94?
Anchor 94 is called Purple Dark. It's a dark pink shade (hex #700C63, RGB 112, 12, 99) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 94?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 94 (Purple Dark) is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 327 (Violet, 65%) and DMC 552 (Violet medium, 57%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 94?
The closest Anchor threads to 94 are 111 Lavender Dark (ΔE 7.24), 100 Violet Dark (ΔE 7.65), and 89 Mauve Dark (ΔE 7.76). These are useful substitutes when 94 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 94?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 94 (Purple Dark) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 94 (Purple Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 94 has a contrast ratio of about 10.9:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.