Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark
Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark (#7d1428) is a dark, rich red. The closest DMC thread is DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 513 Garnet Dark (ΔE 2.6, very close).
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Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark
#7d1428 · RGB 125, 20, 40
Closest to Anchor 43 in other brands
- DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark ΔE 2.8 very close
- Madeira 513 Garnet Dark ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red ΔE 6.6 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.4 similar
Anchor 43 color values
| Code | 43 |
|---|---|
| Name | Carmine Rose Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #7d1428 |
| RGB | 125, 20, 40 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 26.8, a* 44.3, b* 16.9 |
| HSL | 349°, 72 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Red, 59 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 26.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark, ΔE 2.8 |
Anchor 43 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 43: the best is Madeira 513 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | 2.8 | very close |
| DMC | 814 | Garnet Dark | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 902 | Garnet Very Dark | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 513 | Garnet Dark | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 810 | Antique Mauve Dark | 3.9 | close |
| Madeira | 2502 | Bright Terracotta Medium | 4.4 | close |
| Perler | Cherry | code 80-15961 | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 8.5 | similar |
| Hama | 114 | Cherry Red | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 8.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S146 | Bloodrose Red | 6.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 8.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 15.6 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 43
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 43, led by Anchor 897 Rose Wine Very Dark at ΔE 2.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 897 | Rose Wine Very Dark | #701a24 | 2.8 | a little darker and more muted |
| 1005 | Cherry Red Medium | #8d0821 | 4.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 20 | Burgundy Medium Dark | #790c14 | 6.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | #86103d | 6.9 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 44 | Carmine Rose Dark | #610021 | 7.0 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 352 | Bark Dark | #6d1815 | 7.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 45 | Carmine Rose Very Dark | #5f0f14 | 7.1 | darker and more muted |
| 19 | Burgundy Medium | #a4002b | 7.6 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 43: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor red family, L* from 34 to 19.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 19 | Burgundy Medium | 34.1 |
| 3 lighter | 1005 | Cherry Red Medium | 29.3 |
| 2 lighter | 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | 28.8 |
| 1 lighter | 1028 | Raspberry Medium Dark | 28.1 |
| this color | 43 | Carmine Rose Medium Dark | 26.8 |
| 1 darker | 20 | Burgundy Medium Dark | 24.9 |
| 2 darker | 897 | Rose Wine Very Dark | 24.7 |
| 3 darker | 45 | Carmine Rose Very Dark | 19.3 |
| 4 darker | 44 | Carmine Rose Dark | 18.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 43
One strand each of Anchor 70 and Anchor 1015 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 897, ΔE 2.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 43 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 70 Raspberry Dark + 1 × Anchor 1015 Brick Dark | #7f0a25 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 70 Raspberry Dark + 1 × Anchor 341 Terra Cotta Dark | #7d1a28 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium + 1 × Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark | #840528 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 43
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7d1428; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 52 | China Rose Medium Dark | 3.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 10.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | 4.4:1 |
Working with Anchor 43
DMC 3685 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 43. It is a little lighter and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 43 is number 59 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1028 Raspberry Medium Dark and down to Anchor 20 Burgundy Medium Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 897, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 43 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cherry (ΔE 7.7), Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red (ΔE 6.6); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 43?
DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: DMC 814 (ΔE 3.4) and DMC 902 (ΔE 3.9).
What color is Anchor 43?
Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark is a dark, rich red in the red family: hex #7d1428, RGB 125, 20, 40, L* 26.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 43?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 897 Rose Wine Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 2.8). From other brands, DMC 3685 (ΔE 2.8) or Madeira 513 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 70 and Anchor 1015 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is Anchor 43 in Perler beads?
Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 114 Cherry Red (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 43?
Madeira 513 Garnet Dark at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Madeira 810 at ΔE 3.9.
Related
Anchor 43 in other brands
- Madeira 513 Garnet Dark ΔE 2.6
- Perler Cherry ΔE 7.7
- Hama 114 Cherry Red ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S146 Bloodrose Red ΔE 6.6
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.4