Anchor Stranded Cotton

95 — Violet Ultra Very Light

Pinks family

Anchor 95 — Violet Ultra Very Light — has hex #D9BBDD and RGB 217, 187, 221. 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.

Hex
#D9BBDD
RGB
217, 187, 221
HSL
293°, 33%, 80%
Lab
79.3, 16.6, -13.0
Lightness
80%
Very light
Saturation
33%
Muted
Hue
293°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 95

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 95 Violet Ultra Very Light

Madeira

Lavender Very Light 0801 67% Approx
Antique Mauve Light 0808 61% Fair
Dusty Violet Light 2611 58% Fair
Plum Very Pale 0608 58% Fair
Dusty Violet Medium 2612 57% Fair

J&P Coates

Violet Light 4104 64% Fair
Orchid Light 4085 51% Fair
Lilac Light 4303 47% Fair
Lavender Medium Light 4302 46% Fair
Blush Light 3127 42% Fair

Sullivans

Violet Very Light 45468 73% Approx
Lavender Light 45043 71% Approx
Antique Violet Very Light 45372 64% Fair
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 59% Fair
Mauve Light 45358 51% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 281 281 89% Good
Cosmo 551 551 73% Approx
Cosmo 2480 2480 69% Approx
Cosmo 481A 481A 68% Approx
Cosmo 261 261 67% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Spun Sugar Spun Sugar 51% Fair
Miss Madalynn Miss Madalynn 50% Fair
Snips And Snails Snips And Snails 46% Fair
Pixie Dust Pixie Dust 41% Fair
Amethyst Amethyst 38% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Lavender Rose 2289 78% Approx
Celebration 4123 64% Fair
Oyster 1147 53% Fair
Lilac 2334 53% Fair
Lavender (obsolete) 2301 49% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Wisteria 0811 80% Good
Porcelain 0740 43% Fair
Cotton Candy 0750 42% Fair
Sweet Petunia 0711 29% Fair
Jasmine 0890 29% Fair

Valdani

Violet very light 44 60% Fair
Mauve light O557 44% Fair
Lavender medium 1222 40% Fair
Plum ultra light 45 38% Fair
Violet light 881 35% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bambino 076 68% Approx
Spun Sugar 030 68% Approx
Sugar and Spice 040 63% Fair
Hydrangea 018 55% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 45% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 95

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 95

Anchor threads that pair well with 95, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Anchor 95 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 orchid-toned 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 #D9BBDD and RGB 217, 187, 221. 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 211 (Lavender light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 65%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 60%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 95?

The closest Anchor threads to 95 are 342 Lavender Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.44), 103 Purple Very Light (ΔE 7.92), and 90 Purple Light (ΔE 9.84). 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.