Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark
Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark is a medium, rich red with the screen hex #bc595e. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 309 Rose Dark at ΔE 5.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium at ΔE 1.6 (very close).
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Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark
#bc595e · RGB 188, 89, 94
Closest to Anchor 1027 in other brands
- DMC 309 Rose Dark ΔE 5.1 close
- Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium ΔE 1.6 very close
- Perler Rose ΔE 6.4 similar
- Hama 13 Transparent Red ΔE 10.7 loose
- Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut ΔE 1.8 very close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 10.2 loose
Anchor 1027 color values
| Code | 1027 |
|---|---|
| Name | Rose Wine Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #bc595e |
| RGB | 188, 89, 94 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 50.3, a* 40.3, b* 16.3 |
| HSL | 357°, 42 %, 54 % |
| Color family | Red, 19 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 50.3) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 309 Rose Dark, ΔE 5.1 |
Anchor 1027 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1027: the best is Madeira 812 at ΔE 1.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 309 | Rose Dark | 5.1 | close |
| DMC | 3687 | Mauve | 5.9 | close |
| DMC | 3722 | Shell Pink Medium | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 812 | Shell Pink Medium | 1.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 406 | Salmon Dark | 4.0 | close |
| Madeira | 610 | Dusty Rose Very Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Perler | Rose | code 80-15244 | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Hot Coral | code 80-19059 | 7.0 | similar |
| Hama | 13 | Transparent Red | 10.7 | loose |
| Hama | 33 | Cerise | 11.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S84 | Deep Chestnut | 1.8 | very close |
| Artkal S | SP5 | Pearlescent Red | 6.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N19 | Red | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 14.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1027
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1027; the nearest, Anchor 1024 Peony Medium, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1024 | Peony Medium | #c65656 | 3.2 | more saturated |
| 5975 | Brick Dark | #b65245 | 7.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 41 | Carmine Rose Medium Light | #da3b5f | 7.3 | more saturated |
| 1023 | Peony | #d66b71 | 7.5 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 76 | Antique Rose Medium | #d05c77 | 7.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | #9c5965 | 8.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 895 | Rose Wine Medium | #d1717a | 8.4 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 896 | Rose Wine Dark | #a2424f | 8.8 | darker |
Shading Anchor 1027: 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 | 895 | Rose Wine Medium | 58.8 |
| 3 lighter | 1023 | Peony | 58.0 |
| 2 lighter | 76 | Antique Rose Medium | 54.4 |
| 1 lighter | 38 | Blossom Pink Medium | 51.7 |
| this color | 1027 | Rose Wine Medium Dark | 50.3 |
| 1 darker | 970 | Wineberry Medium | 49.2 |
| 2 darker | 5975 | Brick Dark | 47.5 |
| 3 darker | 1018 | Antique Mauve Dark | 45.8 |
| 4 darker | 896 | Rose Wine Dark | 41.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1027
One strand each of Anchor 77 and Anchor 883 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1024, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 883 Copper Medium | #ba595c | 0.7 |
| 1 × Anchor 338 Terra Cotta + 1 × Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark | #c0565e | 1.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 76 Antique Rose Medium + 1 × Anchor 1007 Chicory Dark | #ba5b62 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1027
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #bc595e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 72 | Raspberry Very Dark | 3.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 4.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 382 | Fudge Dark | 3.6:1 |
How to use Anchor 1027
Substituting Anchor 1027 takes care: DMC 309 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 5.1), and Madeira 812 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 1.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1027 is number 19 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 38 Blossom Pink Medium and down to Anchor 970 Wineberry Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1027 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 4.7:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Rose (ΔE 6.4), Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 10.7) and Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut (ΔE 1.8); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1027?
DMC 309 Rose Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark (ΔE 5.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 3687 (ΔE 5.9) and DMC 3722 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is Anchor 1027?
Anchor 1027 Rose Wine Medium Dark is a medium, rich red in the red family: hex #bc595e, RGB 188, 89, 94, L* 50.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1027?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1024 Peony Medium is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, DMC 309 (ΔE 5.1) or Madeira 812 (ΔE 1.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 77 and Anchor 883 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is Anchor 1027 in Perler beads?
Perler Rose (#d25d72) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.4 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 13 Transparent Red (ΔE 10.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1027?
Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium at ΔE 1.6 (very close), then Madeira 406 at ΔE 4.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 896 Rose Wine Dark ΔE 8.8
Anchor 1027 in other brands
- Madeira 812 Shell Pink Medium ΔE 1.6
- Perler Rose ΔE 6.4
- Hama 13 Transparent Red ΔE 10.7
- Artkal S S84 Deep Chestnut ΔE 1.8
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 10.2