Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light
On screen, Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light reads as a light, soft pink (#f1beb6). The closest DMC thread is DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light (ΔE 4.8, close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light
#f1beb6 · RGB 241, 190, 182
Closest to Anchor 1020 in other brands
- DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Peach ΔE 2.3 very close
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 5.8 close
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 0.5 identical
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 3.3 close
Anchor 1020 color values
| Code | 1020 |
|---|---|
| Name | Peony Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f1beb6 |
| RGB | 241, 190, 182 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.2, a* 17.1, b* 11.0 |
| HSL | 8°, 68 %, 83 % |
| Color family | Pink, 4 of 40 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.2) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light, ΔE 1.7 |
Anchor 1020 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to Anchor 1020; the loosest listed is Nabbi N12 at ΔE 13.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | 1.7 | very close |
| DMC | 3824 | Apricot Light | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 501 | Baby Pink Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 814 | Shell Pink Light | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 2.3 | very close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 4.5 | close |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 5.8 | close |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 0.5 | identical |
| Artkal S | S67 | Vanilla | 9.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 3.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 13.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1020
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1020; the nearest, Anchor 893 Rose Wine, sits at ΔE 3.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 893 | Rose Wine | #eeb3a7 | 3.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 1026 | Wineberry Very Light | #f7cec4 | 4.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 1021 | Peony Light | #e9aba5 | 4.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 6 | Salmon Very Light | #fbbba7 | 5.0 | more saturated |
| 968 | Wineberry Light | #e5acaa | 5.0 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 23 | Baby Pink | #fbbec3 | 5.6 | slightly more saturated |
| 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | #eabaa4 | 6.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 49 | China Rose Light | #ecb5bd | 6.5 | a little darker |
Shading Anchor 1020: lighter and darker pink steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor pink family, L* from 84 to 75.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 73 | Antique Rose Very Light | 84.0 |
| 2 lighter | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 84.0 |
| 1 lighter | 23 | Baby Pink | 82.5 |
| this color | 1020 | Peony Very Light | 81.2 |
| 1 darker | 49 | China Rose Light | 78.8 |
| 2 darker | 1021 | Peony Light | 75.6 |
| 3 darker | 8 | Salmon Light | 75.5 |
| 4 darker | 968 | Wineberry Light | 75.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1020
One strand each of Anchor 1026 and Anchor 1021 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 893, ΔE 3.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light + 1 × Anchor 1021 Peony Light | #f0beb5 | 0.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 48 China Rose Very Light + 1 × Anchor 881 Copper | #f1bfb6 | 0.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 4146 Sportsman Flesh + 1 × Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light | #f3bfb9 | 0.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1020
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f1beb6; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 12.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 340 | Terra Cotta Medium Dark | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 1020
DMC 224 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 1020. It is a little darker, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 1020 is number 4 of 40 in the Anchor pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 23 Baby Pink and down to Anchor 49 China Rose Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1020 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Peach (ΔE 2.3), Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 5.8) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 0.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1020?
DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: DMC 3824 (ΔE 3.7) and DMC 3779 (ΔE 3.8).
What color is Anchor 1020?
Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #f1beb6, RGB 241, 190, 182, L* 81.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1020?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 893 Rose Wine is nearest (ΔE 3.3). From other brands, DMC 224 (ΔE 1.7) or Madeira 501 (ΔE 4.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 1026 and Anchor 1021 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is Anchor 1020 in Perler beads?
Perler Peach (#e9bfb9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 2.3 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 78 Light Peach (ΔE 5.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1020?
Madeira 501 Baby Pink Very Light at ΔE 4.8 (close), then Madeira 2309 at ΔE 5.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 893 Rose Wine ΔE 3.3
- Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light ΔE 4.4
- Anchor 6 Salmon Very Light ΔE 5.0
- Anchor 23 Baby Pink ΔE 5.6
Anchor 1020 in other brands
- DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light ΔE 1.7
- Perler Peach ΔE 2.3
- Hama 78 Light Peach ΔE 5.8
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 0.5
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 3.3