Anchor 970 Wineberry Medium
Anchor 970 Wineberry Medium (#ab5d74) is a medium, rich red. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark at ΔE 4.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 809 Antique Mauve Medium at ΔE 7.9 (similar).
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Anchor 970 Wineberry Medium
#ab5d74 · RGB 171, 93, 116
Closest to Anchor 970 in other brands
- DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 809 Antique Mauve Medium ΔE 7.9 similar
- Perler Orchid ΔE 6.9 similar
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 13.0 loose
- Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut ΔE 7.8 similar
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 14.1 loose
Anchor 970 color values
| Code | 970 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wineberry Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #ab5d74 |
| RGB | 171, 93, 116 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.2, a* 34.4, b* 1.2 |
| HSL | 342°, 32 %, 52 % |
| Color family | Red, 24 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark, ΔE 4.9 |
Anchor 970 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 970: the best is DMC 3726 at ΔE 4.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3726 | Antique Mauve Dark | 4.9 | close |
| DMC | 3350 | Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| DMC | 553 | Violet | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 809 | Antique Mauve Medium | 7.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 605 | Plum Light | 8.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 604 | Plum | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Orchid | code 80-15210 | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Fruit Punch | code 80-15256 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 111 | Dark Blush | 13.0 | loose |
| Hama | 29 | Claret | 14.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S84 | Deep Chestnut | 7.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S36 | Old Pink | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 14.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 14.5 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 970
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 970; the nearest, Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | #9c5965 | 4.8 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 68 | Raspberry Medium Light | #c24f77 | 5.4 | more saturated |
| 76 | Antique Rose Medium | #d05c77 | 7.8 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1027 | Rose Wine Medium Dark | #bc595e | 8.8 | more saturated |
| 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | #b63063 | 9.6 | darker and more saturated |
| 1017 | Antique | #be7b8e | 9.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 896 | Rose Wine Dark | #a2424f | 10.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 98 | Violet Medium | #9f538c | 10.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 970: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor red family, L* from 59 to 41.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1017 | Antique | 59.0 |
| 3 lighter | 76 | Antique Rose Medium | 54.4 |
| 2 lighter | 41 | Carmine Rose Medium Light | 50.5 |
| 1 lighter | 1027 | Rose Wine Medium Dark | 50.3 |
| this color | 970 | Wineberry Medium | 49.2 |
| 1 darker | 87 | Orchid Medium | 47.7 |
| 2 darker | 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | 45.8 |
| 3 darker | 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | 42.7 |
| 4 darker | 896 | Rose Wine Dark | 41.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 970
One strand each of Anchor 1017 and Anchor 69 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1018, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 970 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1017 Antique + 1 × Anchor 69 Raspberry Medium | #ac5c73 | 0.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 76 Antique Rose Medium + 1 × Anchor 871 Amethyst Medium Light | #ae5f76 | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 1017 Antique + 1 × Anchor 972 Wineberry Dark | #a75f77 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 970
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ab5d74; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with Anchor 970
Substituting Anchor 970 takes care: DMC 3726 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 4.9), and Madeira 809 is lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 7.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 970 is number 24 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark and down to Anchor 87 Orchid Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 970 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.6:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Orchid (ΔE 6.9), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 13.0) and Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut (ΔE 7.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 970?
DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 970 Wineberry Medium (ΔE 4.9, close). Runners-up: DMC 3350 (ΔE 6.8) and DMC 553 (ΔE 7.3).
What color is Anchor 970?
Anchor 970 Wineberry Medium is a medium, rich red in the red family: hex #ab5d74, RGB 171, 93, 116, L* 49.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 970?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, DMC 3726 (ΔE 4.9) or Madeira 809 (ΔE 7.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1017 and Anchor 69 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is Anchor 970 in Perler beads?
Perler Orchid (#b1628e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 13.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 970?
Madeira 809 Antique Mauve Medium at ΔE 7.9 (similar), then Madeira 605 at ΔE 8.4.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark ΔE 8.8
- Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark ΔE 9.6
- Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark ΔE 10.0
Anchor 970 in other brands
- DMC 3726 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 4.9
- Perler Orchid ΔE 6.9
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 13.0
- Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut ΔE 7.8
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 14.1