Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark
On screen, Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark reads as a very dark, rich red (#550925). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 154 Grape Very Dark at ΔE 5.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 2.7 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark
#550925 · RGB 85, 9, 37
Closest to Anchor 72 in other brands
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 12.2 loose
- Hama 30 Burgundy ΔE 3.9 close
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 14.9 loose
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 12.1 loose
Anchor 72 color values
| Code | 72 |
|---|---|
| Name | Raspberry Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #550925 |
| RGB | 85, 9, 37 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 16.8, a* 35.1, b* 4.1 |
| HSL | 338°, 81 %, 18 % |
| Color family | Red, 66 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 16.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 154 Grape Very Dark, ΔE 5.7 |
Anchor 72 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 72: the best is Madeira 2606 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| DMC | 35 | Fuschia Very Dark | 7.2 | similar |
| DMC | 915 | Plum Dark | 9.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 2606 | Peach Ultra Very Dark | 2.7 | very close |
| Madeira | 514 | Garnet Very Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2608 | Antique Plum Dark | 4.4 | close |
| Perler | Eggplant | code 80-15248 | 12.2 | loose |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 13.3 | loose |
| Hama | 30 | Burgundy | 3.9 | close |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S49 | Mulberry Wood | 14.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S146 | Bloodrose Red | 15.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 12.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 17.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 72
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 72; the nearest, Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Burgundy Very Dark | #59091f | 3.4 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 44 | Carmine Rose Dark | #610021 | 3.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 70 | Raspberry Dark | #6a0b32 | 4.5 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1028 | Raspberry Medium Dark | #7c1c41 | 8.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 897 | Rose Wine Very Dark | #701a24 | 9.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 45 | Carmine Rose Very Dark | #5f0f14 | 9.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | #86103d | 9.9 | much lighter and more saturated |
| 43 | Carmine Rose Medium Dark | #7d1428 | 10.2 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 72: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the Anchor red family, L* from 28 to 17.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1028 | Raspberry Medium Dark | 28.1 |
| 3 lighter | 897 | Rose Wine Very Dark | 24.7 |
| 2 lighter | 70 | Raspberry Dark | 22.1 |
| 1 lighter | 44 | Carmine Rose Dark | 18.6 |
| this color | 72 | Raspberry Very Dark | 16.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 72
One strand each of Anchor 70 and Anchor 382 models at ΔE 2.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 22, ΔE 3.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 72 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 70 Raspberry Dark + 1 × Anchor 382 Fudge Dark | #551525 | 2.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 70 Raspberry Dark | #620a2a | 2.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 70 Raspberry Dark + 1 × Anchor 381 Fudge Medium | #571625 | 3.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 72
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #550925; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 52 | China Rose Medium Dark | 4.8:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 14.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 854 | Turf Medium Light | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 72
Substituting Anchor 72 takes care: DMC 154 is lighter and more muted (ΔE 5.7), and Madeira 2606 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 72 is number 66 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; Anchor 44 Carmine Rose Dark is the next one up. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 72 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 14.5:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Eggplant (ΔE 12.2), Hama 30 Burgundy (ΔE 3.9) and Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 14.9); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 72?
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark (ΔE 5.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 35 (ΔE 7.2) and DMC 915 (ΔE 9.7).
What color is Anchor 72?
Anchor 72 Raspberry Very Dark is a very dark, rich red in the red family: hex #550925, RGB 85, 9, 37, L* 16.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 72?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.4). From other brands, DMC 154 (ΔE 5.7) or Madeira 2606 (ΔE 2.7). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 70 and Anchor 382 models at ΔE 2.7.
What is Anchor 72 in Perler beads?
Perler Eggplant (#6f3255) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 12.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 30 Burgundy (ΔE 3.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 72?
Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 2.7 (very close), then Madeira 514 at ΔE 4.3.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 72 in other brands
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark ΔE 5.7
- Madeira 2606 Peach Ultra Very Dark ΔE 2.7
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 12.2
- Hama 30 Burgundy ΔE 3.9
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 14.9
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 12.1