Anchor 110 Lavender Medium
Anchor 110 Lavender Medium is a dark, rich purple with the screen hex #7a52a5. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark at ΔE 8.5 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark at ΔE 7.8 (similar).
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Anchor 110 Lavender Medium
#7a52a5 · RGB 122, 82, 165
Closest to Anchor 110 in other brands
- DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark ΔE 8.5 similar
- Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark ΔE 7.8 similar
- Perler Purple ΔE 6.5 similar
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 6.5 similar
- Artkal S S23 Royal Purple ΔE 5.0 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 5.9 close
Anchor 110 color values
| Code | 110 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lavender Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #7a52a5 |
| RGB | 122, 82, 165 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.6, a* 33.7, b* -38.7 |
| HSL | 269°, 34 %, 48 % |
| Color family | Purple, 10 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark, ΔE 8.5 |
Anchor 110 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 110: the best is Madeira 804 at ΔE 7.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 208 | Lavender Very Dark | 8.5 | similar |
| DMC | 33 | Fuschia | 9.1 | similar |
| DMC | 29 | Eggplant | 9.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 804 | Lavender Very Dark | 7.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 803 | Lavender Dark | 11.3 | loose |
| Madeira | 712 | Violet Medium | 11.8 | loose |
| Perler | Purple | code 80-19007 | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Grape | code 80-15243 | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 24 | Translucent Purple | 6.5 | similar |
| Hama | 74 | Translucent Lilac | 8.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S23 | Royal Purple | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S134 | Amethyst | 7.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 5.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 21.2 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 110
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 110; the nearest, Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 6.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1030 | Thistle Medium Dark | #7363a6 | 6.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 92 | Plum Medium | #a14998 | 10.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 111 | Lavender Medium Dark | #5d2e84 | 11.2 | much darker and slightly more saturated |
| 119 | Thistle Medium | #503682 | 11.3 | much darker and slightly more muted |
| 177 | Ocean Blue Medium | #475299 | 11.7 | darker and more muted |
| 98 | Violet Medium | #9f538c | 12.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 122 | Blueberry Medium | #525f91 | 12.4 | more muted |
| 99 | Violet | #873876 | 12.6 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 110: lighter and darker purple steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor purple family, L* from 46 to 25.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 98 | Violet Medium | 46.2 |
| 3 lighter | 1030 | Thistle Medium Dark | 46.1 |
| 2 lighter | 92 | Plum Medium | 45.1 |
| 1 lighter | 871 | Amethyst Medium Light | 44.9 |
| this color | 110 | Lavender Medium | 42.6 |
| 1 darker | 99 | Violet | 36.5 |
| 2 darker | 119 | Thistle Medium | 29.3 |
| 3 darker | 111 | Lavender Medium Dark | 29.3 |
| 4 darker | 112 | Lavender Dark | 25.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 110
One strand each of Anchor 92 and Anchor 137 models at ΔE 2.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1030, ΔE 6.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 110 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 92 Plum Medium + 1 × Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium | #7a569d | 2.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 92 Plum Medium + 1 × Anchor 131 Blue Medium | #7c559b | 2.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 92 Plum Medium + 1 × Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium | #7e4e99 | 3.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 110
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7a52a5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 110
Substituting Anchor 110 takes care: DMC 208 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 8.5), and Madeira 804 is darker and more saturated (ΔE 7.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 110 is number 10 of 22 in the Anchor purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light and down to Anchor 99 Violet. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 110 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Purple (ΔE 6.5), Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 6.5) and Artkal S S23 Royal Purple (ΔE 5.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 110?
DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 110 Lavender Medium (ΔE 8.5, similar). Runners-up: DMC 33 (ΔE 9.1) and DMC 29 (ΔE 9.9).
What color is Anchor 110?
Anchor 110 Lavender Medium is a dark, rich purple in the purple family: hex #7a52a5, RGB 122, 82, 165, L* 42.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 110?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.2). From other brands, DMC 208 (ΔE 8.5) or Madeira 804 (ΔE 7.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 92 and Anchor 137 models at ΔE 2.3.
What is Anchor 110 in Perler beads?
Perler Purple (#684b86) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 6.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 110?
Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark at ΔE 7.8 (similar), then Madeira 803 at ΔE 11.3.
Related
Anchor 110 in other brands
- Perler Purple ΔE 6.5
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 6.5
- Artkal S S23 Royal Purple ΔE 5.0
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 5.9