Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark
Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark is a dark, rich red with the screen hex #a2424f. The closest DMC thread is DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark, very close at ΔE 2.6; in Madeira, use Madeira 604 Plum (ΔE 5.0, close).
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Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark
#a2424f · RGB 162, 66, 79
Closest to Anchor 896 in other brands
- DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark ΔE 2.6 very close
- Madeira 604 Plum ΔE 5.0 close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 7.5 similar
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 5.4 close
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.2 similar
Anchor 896 color values
| Code | 896 |
|---|---|
| Name | Rose Wine Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #a2424f |
| RGB | 162, 66, 79 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.4, a* 40.9, b* 12.6 |
| HSL | 352°, 42 %, 45 % |
| Color family | Red, 36 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark, ΔE 2.6 |
Anchor 896 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 896: the best is DMC 3721 at ΔE 2.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3721 | Shell Pink Dark | 2.6 | very close |
| DMC | 326 | Rose Very Dark | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 3831 | Raspberry Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 604 | Plum | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 603 | Plum Medium | 6.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | 7.8 | similar |
| Perler | Cherry | code 80-15961 | 5.6 | close |
| Perler | Red | code 80-19005 | 6.1 | similar |
| Hama | 29 | Claret | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 114 | Cherry Red | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 5.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S15 | Redwood | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 8.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N19 | Red | 13.5 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 896
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 896; the nearest, Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark, sits at ΔE 7.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1019 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | #863f50 | 7.0 | darker and more muted |
| 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | #9c5965 | 7.1 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 42 | Carmine Rose Medium | #b40a3e | 7.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 69 | Raspberry Medium | #96244b | 8.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 59 | China Rose | #a80646 | 8.1 | darker and more saturated |
| 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | #b63063 | 8.1 | more saturated |
| 1027 | Rose Wine Medium Dark | #bc595e | 8.8 | lighter |
| 970 | Wineberry Medium | #ab5d74 | 10.0 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 896: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor red family, L* from 50 to 35.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1027 | Rose Wine Medium Dark | 50.3 |
| 3 lighter | 970 | Wineberry Medium | 49.2 |
| 2 lighter | 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | 45.8 |
| 1 lighter | 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | 42.7 |
| this color | 896 | Rose Wine Dark | 41.4 |
| 1 darker | 42 | Carmine Rose Medium | 38.3 |
| 2 darker | 1019 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | 36.4 |
| 3 darker | 59 | China Rose | 35.8 |
| 4 darker | 69 | Raspberry Medium | 34.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 896
One strand each of Anchor 78 and Anchor 1007 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1019, ΔE 7.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 896 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 78 Antique Rose Dark + 1 × Anchor 1007 Chicory Dark | #a4414f | 0.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 5975 Brick Dark + 1 × Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark | #a24450 | 0.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 1029 Antique Rose Dark | #a44150 | 0.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 896
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a2424f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 896
DMC 3721 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 896. It is a little lighter and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.6 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 896 is number 36 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark and down to Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 896 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.1:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cherry (ΔE 5.6), Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 7.5) and Artkal S S85 Red Wine (ΔE 5.4); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 896?
DMC 3721 Shell Pink Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark (ΔE 2.6, very close). Runners-up: DMC 326 (ΔE 3.7) and DMC 3831 (ΔE 4.3).
What color is Anchor 896?
Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark is a dark, rich red in the red family: hex #a2424f, RGB 162, 66, 79, L* 41.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 896?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.0). From other brands, DMC 3721 (ΔE 2.6) or Madeira 604 (ΔE 5.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 78 and Anchor 1007 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is Anchor 896 in Perler beads?
Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 7.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 896?
Madeira 604 Plum at ΔE 5.0 (close), then Madeira 603 at ΔE 6.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 59 China Rose ΔE 8.1
- Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark ΔE 8.1
- Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark ΔE 8.8
- Anchor 970 Wineberry Medium ΔE 10.0
Anchor 896 in other brands
- Perler Cherry ΔE 5.6
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 7.5
- Artkal S S85 Red Wine ΔE 5.4
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.2