99 — Violet Medium Dark
Purples family#7E3C7E
Looking up Anchor 99? It's Violet Medium Dark, a medium-dark purple shade (#7E3C7E / RGB 126, 60, 126). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 99
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 99
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 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.
Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 100 (Violet Dark) (ΔE 1.65) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 99
Anchor threads that pair well with 99, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Anchor99 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Anchor 99
Known as Violet Medium Dark, Anchor 99 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family. Expect a rich and grounded look that suits elegant accents, grape clusters, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching wisteria or amethyst tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 99 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 99 is Violet Medium Dark — a medium-dark purple thread (hex #7E3C7E, RGB 126, 60, 126). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 99?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 99 (Violet Medium Dark) is DMC 552 (Violet medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia, 82%) and DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 76%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 99?
The closest Anchor threads to 99 are 100 Violet Dark (ΔE 1.65), 94 Purple Dark (ΔE 5.06), and 101 Violet Very Dark (ΔE 8.3). 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 lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. 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 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.