Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark
Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark is a dark, vivid red with the screen hex #980c47. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 704 Cerise Very Dark at ΔE 2.6 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark
#980c47 · RGB 152, 12, 71
Closest to Anchor 65 in other brands
- DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 704 Cerise Very Dark ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Raspberry ΔE 7.8 similar
- Hama 82 Plum ΔE 6.1 similar
- Artkal S S38 Burgundy ΔE 2.6 very close
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 7.0 similar
Anchor 65 color values
| Code | 65 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Rose Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #980c47 |
| RGB | 152, 12, 71 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.7, a* 55.6, b* 5.2 |
| HSL | 335°, 85 %, 32 % |
| Color family | Red, 53 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 3.9 |
Anchor 65 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 65: the best is Madeira 704 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 150 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 917 | Plum Medium | 4.6 | close |
| DMC | 915 | Plum Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 704 | Cerise Very Dark | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 603 | Plum Medium | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 705 | Mauve Very Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Raspberry | code 80-19088 | 7.8 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 7.8 | similar |
| Hama | 82 | Plum | 6.1 | similar |
| Hama | 29 | Claret | 9.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S38 | Burgundy | 2.6 | very close |
| Artkal S | S49 | Mulberry Wood | 6.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 7.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 20.2 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 65
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 65, led by Anchor 69 Raspberry Medium at ΔE 2.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Raspberry Medium | #96244b | 2.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | #86103d | 3.6 | a little darker and more muted |
| 59 | China Rose | #a80646 | 3.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 78 | Antique Rose Dark | #a81258 | 4.3 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1028 | Raspberry Medium Dark | #7c1c41 | 5.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 972 | Wineberry Dark | #8a3059 | 6.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 88 | Orchid Medium Dark | #ae1164 | 6.9 | lighter and more saturated |
| 89 | Orchid Dark | #af0d64 | 6.9 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 65: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor red family, L* from 37 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 78 | Antique Rose Dark | 36.9 |
| 3 lighter | 59 | China Rose | 35.8 |
| 2 lighter | 69 | Raspberry Medium | 34.5 |
| 1 lighter | 972 | Wineberry Dark | 34.5 |
| this color | 65 | Antique Rose Very Dark | 32.7 |
| 1 darker | 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | 28.8 |
| 2 darker | 1028 | Raspberry Medium Dark | 28.1 |
| 3 darker | 43 | Carmine Rose Medium Dark | 26.8 |
| 4 darker | 70 | Raspberry Dark | 22.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 65
One strand each of Anchor 78 and Anchor 43 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 69, ΔE 2.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 65 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 78 Antique Rose Dark + 1 × Anchor 43 Carmine Rose Medium Dark | #941345 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 59 China Rose + 1 × Anchor 1028 Raspberry Medium Dark | #941344 | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 100 Violet Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 47 Carmine Red | #961a4b | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 65
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #980c47; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 52 | China Rose Medium Dark | 2.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 8.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 848 | Blue Mist | 4.4:1 |
How to use Anchor 65
Substituting Anchor 65 takes care: DMC 150 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 3.9), and Madeira 704 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 65 is number 53 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark and down to Anchor 1029 Antique Rose Dark. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 69, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 65 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Raspberry (ΔE 7.8), Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 6.1) and Artkal S S38 Burgundy (ΔE 2.6); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 65?
DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 917 (ΔE 4.6) and DMC 915 (ΔE 5.3).
What color is Anchor 65?
Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark is a dark, vivid red in the red family: hex #980c47, RGB 152, 12, 71, L* 32.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 65?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 69 Raspberry Medium is nearest (ΔE 2.4). From other brands, DMC 150 (ΔE 3.9) or Madeira 704 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 78 and Anchor 43 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 65 in Perler beads?
Perler Raspberry (#983864) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 6.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 65?
Madeira 704 Cerise Very Dark at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Madeira 603 at ΔE 4.4.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 59 China Rose ΔE 3.8
Anchor 65 in other brands
- Perler Raspberry ΔE 7.8
- Hama 82 Plum ΔE 6.1
- Artkal S S38 Burgundy ΔE 2.6
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 7.0