Anchor 108 Lavender Light
Anchor 108 Lavender Light is a light, soft purple with the screen hex #c29fd0. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 210 Lavender Medium at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Anchor 108 Lavender Light
#c29fd0 · RGB 194, 159, 208
Closest to Anchor 108 in other brands
- DMC 210 Lavender Medium ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Lavender ΔE 5.1 close
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 7.7 similar
- Artkal S S131 Candy Violet ΔE 5.7 close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 4.9 close
Anchor 108 color values
| Code | 108 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lavender Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c29fd0 |
| RGB | 194, 159, 208 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 70.0, a* 21.7, b* -20.1 |
| HSL | 283°, 34 %, 72 % |
| Color family | Purple, 2 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 70.0) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 210 Lavender Medium, ΔE 3.8 |
Anchor 108 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 108: the best is Madeira 801 at ΔE 3.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 210 | Lavender Medium | 3.8 | close |
| DMC | 340 | Blue Violet Medium | 8.7 | similar |
| DMC | 3836 | Grape Light | 8.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 801 | Lavender Very Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 710 | Mauve Very Light | 9.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 2711 | Antique Lavender Dark | 9.9 | similar |
| Perler | Lavender | code 80-15182 | 5.1 | close |
| Perler | Twilight Plum | code 80-15265 | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 106 | Light Lavender | 11.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S131 | Candy Violet | 5.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S28 | Lily Pink | 6.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 4.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 19.2 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 108
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 108; the nearest, Anchor 95 Violet Very Light, sits at ΔE 6.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Violet Very Light | #d7a7c9 | 6.7 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 96 | Violet Light | #d18eb7 | 8.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 342 | Lilac Light | #d9bedd | 9.0 | lighter and more muted |
| 90 | Plum Light | #d095b3 | 9.1 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 870 | Amethyst Medium Light | #ab92a8 | 9.4 | darker and more muted |
| 85 | Orchid Light | #e99fc8 | 9.7 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 103 | Plum Very Light | #e3bad2 | 10.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 109 | Lavender Medium Light | #a57aaf | 11.1 | much darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 108: lighter and darker purple steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the Anchor purple family, L* from 80 to 46.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 108
One strand each of Anchor 342 and Anchor 109 models at ΔE 2.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 95, ΔE 6.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 108 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 342 Lilac Light + 1 × Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light | #c1a1c8 | 2.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 103 Plum Very Light + 1 × Anchor 118 Thistle Medium | #b89dc5 | 2.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 85 Orchid Light + 1 × Anchor 117 Thistle Light | #c6a4c9 | 3.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 108
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c29fd0; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use Anchor 108
Substituting Anchor 108 takes care: DMC 210 is slightly more muted (ΔE 3.8), and Madeira 801 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 108 is number 2 of 22 in the Anchor purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 342 Lilac Light and down to Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 108 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 9.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Lavender (ΔE 5.1), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 7.7) and Artkal S S131 Candy Violet (ΔE 5.7); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 108?
DMC 210 Lavender Medium is the closest DMC match to Anchor 108 Lavender Light (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 340 (ΔE 8.7) and DMC 3836 (ΔE 8.7).
What color is Anchor 108?
Anchor 108 Lavender Light is a light, soft purple in the purple family: hex #c29fd0, RGB 194, 159, 208, L* 70.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 108?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 95 Violet Very Light is nearest (ΔE 6.7). From other brands, DMC 210 (ΔE 3.8) or Madeira 801 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 342 and Anchor 109 models at ΔE 2.6.
What is Anchor 108 in Perler beads?
Perler Lavender (#af9fce) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.1 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 7.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 108?
Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 710 at ΔE 9.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light ΔE 9.0
- Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light ΔE 11.1
Anchor 108 in other brands
- Madeira 801 Lavender Very Light ΔE 3.5
- Perler Lavender ΔE 5.1
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 7.7
- Artkal S S131 Candy Violet ΔE 5.7
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 4.9