972 — Dusty Violet Very Dark
Reds family#982D47
Below: Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #982D47 and RGB 152, 45, 71. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 972
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 972
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 972
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 972
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 972
Anchor threads that pair well with 972, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor972 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 972
Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The deep and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 972 look like?
Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #982D47 and RGB 152, 45, 71. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 972?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark) is DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark, 78%) and DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark, 76%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 972?
The closest Anchor threads to 972 are 896 Shell Pink (ΔE 4.95), 69 Dusty Plum Medium Dark (ΔE 5.03), and 1019 Antique Mauve Dark (ΔE 5.31). These are useful substitutes when 972 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 972?
Reach for Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 972.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 972 has a contrast ratio of about 7.5:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.