Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light
Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light is a light, soft pink with the screen hex #d39ba7. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light at ΔE 2.2 (very close).
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Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light
#d39ba7 · RGB 211, 155, 167
Closest to Anchor 1016 in other brands
- DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light ΔE 2.2 very close
- Perler Flamingo ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 2.9 very close
- Artkal S SP4 Pearlescent Pink ΔE 1.9 very close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 10.3 loose
Anchor 1016 color values
| Code | 1016 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Mauve Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d39ba7 |
| RGB | 211, 155, 167 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 69.5, a* 22.6, b* 2.0 |
| HSL | 347°, 39 %, 72 % |
| Color family | Pink, 23 of 40 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 69.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light, ΔE 3.8 |
Anchor 1016 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1016: the best is Madeira 2610 at ΔE 2.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3727 | Antique Mauve Light | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 3354 | Dusty Rose Light | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 3688 | Mauve Medium | 5.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2610 | Antique Plum Light | 2.2 | very close |
| Madeira | 404 | Salmon Light | 7.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 613 | Rose Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Flamingo | code 80-15203 | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Light Pink | code 80-19079 | 9.5 | similar |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 2.9 | very close |
| Hama | 72 | Translucent Pink | 6.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP4 | Pearlescent Pink | 1.9 | very close |
| Artkal S | S129 | Rosebud Pink | 4.6 | close |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 10.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 13.3 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1016
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1016; the nearest, Anchor 969 Wineberry Medium, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 969 | Wineberry Medium | #ce8f94 | 4.5 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 90 | Plum Light | #d095b3 | 5.9 | slightly more saturated |
| 74 | Antique Rose Light | #f49baf | 6.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 894 | Rose Wine Medium Light | #df9a97 | 6.6 | slightly more saturated |
| 60 | Magenta Light | #e99fbe | 6.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 25 | Carnation Light | #f49aa9 | 6.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 50 | China Rose Medium | #f599af | 6.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 968 | Wineberry Light | #e5acaa | 6.9 | lighter |
Shading Anchor 1016: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor pink family, L* from 73 to 66.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 60 | Magenta Light | 73.4 |
| 3 lighter | 74 | Antique Rose Light | 73.4 |
| 2 lighter | 50 | China Rose Medium | 73.1 |
| 1 lighter | 25 | Carnation Light | 73.0 |
| this color | 1016 | Antique Mauve Light | 69.5 |
| 1 darker | 90 | Plum Light | 68.1 |
| 2 darker | 66 | Raspberry Light | 67.8 |
| 3 darker | 96 | Violet Light | 66.8 |
| 4 darker | 969 | Wineberry Medium | 65.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1016
One strand each of Anchor 49 and Anchor 1017 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 969, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1016 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 49 China Rose Light + 1 × Anchor 1017 Antique | #d79ba8 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 24 Carnation Very Light + 1 × Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light | #d79caa | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 90 Plum Light + 1 × Anchor 894 Rose Wine Medium Light | #d898a6 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1016
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d39ba7; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 9.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 846 | Fern Green Dark | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 1016
Substituting Anchor 1016 takes care: DMC 3727 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.8), and Madeira 2610 is a little lighter (ΔE 2.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1016 is number 23 of 40 in the Anchor pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 25 Carnation Light and down to Anchor 90 Plum Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1016 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.0:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Flamingo (ΔE 6.7), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 2.9) and Artkal S SP4 Pearlescent Pink (ΔE 1.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1016?
DMC 3727 Antique Mauve Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 3354 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 3688 (ΔE 5.5).
What color is Anchor 1016?
Anchor 1016 Antique Mauve Light is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #d39ba7, RGB 211, 155, 167, L* 69.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1016?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 969 Wineberry Medium is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, DMC 3727 (ΔE 3.8) or Madeira 2610 (ΔE 2.2). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 49 and Anchor 1017 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 1016 in Perler beads?
Perler Flamingo (#f2afb7) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 2.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1016?
Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light at ΔE 2.2 (very close), then Madeira 404 at ΔE 7.0.
Related
Anchor 1016 in other brands
- Madeira 2610 Antique Plum Light ΔE 2.2
- Perler Flamingo ΔE 6.7
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 2.9
- Artkal S SP4 Pearlescent Pink ΔE 1.9
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 10.3