Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark
Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark is a dark, rich red with the screen hex #863f50. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close).
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Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark
#863f50 · RGB 134, 63, 80
Closest to Anchor 1019 in other brands
- DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 2.5 very close
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 9.6 similar
- Artkal S S38 Burgundy ΔE 8.4 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 2.8 very close
Anchor 1019 color values
| Code | 1019 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Mauve Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #863f50 |
| RGB | 134, 63, 80 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.4, a* 32.2, b* 4.2 |
| HSL | 346°, 36 %, 39 % |
| Color family | Red, 46 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.4) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark, ΔE 3.7 |
Anchor 1019 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1019: the best is DMC 315 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 315 | Antique Mauve Medium Dark | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | 4.4 | close |
| DMC | 221 | Shell Pink Very Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2311 | Peach Flesh Very Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 603 | Plum Medium | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 604 | Plum | 7.0 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 2.5 | very close |
| Perler | Raspberry | code 80-19088 | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 82 | Plum | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S38 | Burgundy | 8.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S85 | Red Wine | 8.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 2.8 | very close |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 14.9 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1019
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1019; the nearest, Anchor 69 Raspberry Medium, sits at ΔE 6.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Raspberry Medium | #96244b | 6.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 972 | Wineberry Dark | #8a3059 | 6.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 896 | Rose Wine Dark | #a2424f | 7.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1028 | Raspberry Medium Dark | #7c1c41 | 7.9 | darker and more saturated |
| 65 | Antique Rose Very Dark | #980c47 | 8.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | #86103d | 8.5 | darker and more saturated |
| 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | #9c5965 | 8.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | #b63063 | 10.0 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1019: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor red family, L* from 46 to 28.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | 45.8 |
| 3 lighter | 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | 42.7 |
| 2 lighter | 896 | Rose Wine Dark | 41.4 |
| 1 lighter | 88 | Orchid Medium Dark | 38.4 |
| this color | 1019 | Antique Mauve Very Dark | 36.4 |
| 1 darker | 69 | Raspberry Medium | 34.5 |
| 2 darker | 972 | Wineberry Dark | 34.5 |
| 3 darker | 65 | Antique Rose Very Dark | 32.7 |
| 4 darker | 1028 | Raspberry Medium Dark | 28.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1019
One strand each of Anchor 1018 and Anchor 70 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 69, ΔE 6.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1019 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark + 1 × Anchor 70 Raspberry Dark | #864050 | 0.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 1018 Antique Mauve Dark + 1 × Anchor 44 Carmine Rose Dark | #833f4c | 1.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark + 1 × Anchor 873 Amethyst Dark | #843a4b | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1019
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #863f50; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 52 | China Rose Medium Dark | 2.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 274 | Blue Mist Light | 4.7:1 |
How to use Anchor 1019
Substituting Anchor 1019 takes care: DMC 315 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 2311 is a little darker (ΔE 4.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1019 is number 46 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 88 Orchid Medium Dark and down to Anchor 69 Raspberry Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1019 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cranapple (ΔE 2.5), Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 9.6) and Artkal S S38 Burgundy (ΔE 8.4); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1019?
DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 777 (ΔE 4.4) and DMC 221 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is Anchor 1019?
Anchor 1019 Antique Mauve Very Dark is a dark, rich red in the red family: hex #863f50, RGB 134, 63, 80, L* 36.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1019?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 69 Raspberry Medium is nearest (ΔE 6.2). From other brands, DMC 315 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 2311 (ΔE 4.7). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1018 and Anchor 70 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is Anchor 1019 in Perler beads?
Perler Cranapple (#843947) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.5 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 9.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1019?
Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close), then Madeira 603 at ΔE 6.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark ΔE 7.0
- Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark ΔE 8.4
- Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark ΔE 10.0
Anchor 1019 in other brands
- DMC 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 2311 Peach Flesh Very Dark ΔE 4.7
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 2.5
- Hama 118 Maroon Red ΔE 9.6
- Artkal S S38 Burgundy ΔE 8.4
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 2.8