98 — Violet Medium Light
Pinks family
Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light) is a medium, muted pink shade with hex code #975284 and RGB values 151, 82, 132. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 98
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 98
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 98
Anchor threads that pair well with 98, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 98 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 98
Anchor 98 is the floss known as Violet Medium Light: a muted, medium member of the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in romantic motifs and blush accents alike. Pull this thread for cherry blossoms or ballet themes 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 pinks family with hex #975284 and RGB 151, 82, 132. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 98?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 98 (Violet Medium Light) is DMC 553 (Violet) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 69%) and DMC 3607 (Plum light, 59%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 98?
The closest Anchor threads to 98 are 92 Purple Medium (ΔE 3.21), 97 Violet Light (ΔE 7.73), and 68 Dusty Plum Medium (ΔE 8.28). 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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 98.