95 — Violet Ultra Very Light
Pinks family#E3B7D1
Anchor 95 — Violet Ultra Very Light — has hex #E3B7D1 and RGB 227, 183, 209. This light, 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 95
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 95
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 95
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 95
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 95
Anchor threads that pair well with 95, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor95 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 95
Anchor 95 (Violet Ultra Very Light) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a soft and gentle feel that suits rose buds and florals particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with skin tones or romantic motifs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 95 look like?
Anchor 95 (Violet Ultra Very Light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #E3B7D1 and RGB 227, 183, 209. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 95?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 95 (Violet Ultra Very Light) is DMC 3689 (Mauve light) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 65%) and DMC 211 (Lavender light, 64%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 95?
The closest Anchor threads to 95 are 85 Mauve Very Light (ΔE 3.46), 90 Purple Light (ΔE 5.39), and 103 Purple Very Light (ΔE 6.5). These are useful substitutes when 95 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 95?
Reach for Anchor 95 (Violet Ultra Very Light) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 95.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 95 (Violet Ultra Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 95 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 12:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.