99 — Violet Medium Dark
Pinks family
Looking up Anchor 99? It's Violet Medium Dark, a medium-dark pink shade (#7C3969 / RGB 124, 57, 105). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 99
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 99
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 99
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 99
Anchor threads that pair well with 99, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 99 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 99
Known as Violet Medium Dark, Anchor 99 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Expect a rich and grounded look that suits blush accents, cherry blossoms, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ballet themes or baby projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 99 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 99 is Violet Medium Dark — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #7C3969, RGB 124, 57, 105). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 99?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark) is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 79%) and DMC 552 (Violet medium, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 99?
The closest Anchor threads to 99 are 100 Violet Dark (ΔE 5.9), 88 Mauve Medium (ΔE 6.88), and 78 Plum Medium Dark (ΔE 7.68). These are useful substitutes when 99 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 99 good for?
Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 99.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 99 (Violet Medium 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, 99 has a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.