97 — Violet Light
Pinks family
Below: Anchor 97 (Violet Light), a medium, muted pink shade with hex #A86896 and RGB 168, 104, 150. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 97
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 97
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 97
Anchor threads that pair well with 97, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 97 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 97
Violet Light (catalog code Anchor 97) is a medium, muted shade from the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The steady and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for skin tones and romantic motifs. Expect to see it used in blush accents and cherry blossoms across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 97?
Anchor 97 is called Violet Light. It's a medium pink shade (hex #A86896, RGB 168, 104, 150) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 97?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 97 (Violet Light) is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 64%) and DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 59%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 97?
The closest Anchor threads to 97 are 109 Lavender Light (ΔE 7.35), 98 Violet Medium Light (ΔE 7.73), and 87 Mauve (ΔE 8.03). These are useful substitutes when 97 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 97?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 97 (Violet Light) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.