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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 95
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 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
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.
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 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.