98 — Violet Medium Light
Purples family#AC69A3
Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light) is a medium, muted purple shade with hex code #AC69A3 and RGB values 172, 105, 163. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 98
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 98
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 98
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 98
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 98
Anchor threads that pair well with 98, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor98 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 98
Anchor 98 is the floss known as Violet Medium Light: a muted, medium member of the purples family. Its warm and grounded presence shines in floral details and elegant accents alike. Pull this thread for grape clusters or wisteria when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 98 look like?
Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light) is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #AC69A3 and RGB 172, 105, 163. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 98?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light) is DMC 209 (Lavender dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 73%) and DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 55%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 98?
The closest Anchor threads to 98 are 97 Violet Light (ΔE 7.79), 92 Purple Medium (ΔE 7.94), and 87 Mauve (ΔE 8). These are useful substitutes when 98 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 98?
Reach for Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light) when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 98.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 98 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.