Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light
On screen, Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light reads as a medium, rich purple (#a57aaf). The closest DMC thread is DMC 209 Lavender Dark, very close at ΔE 2.3; in Madeira, use Madeira 802 Lavender Light (ΔE 2.3, very close).
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Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light
#a57aaf · RGB 165, 122, 175
Closest to Anchor 109 in other brands
- DMC 209 Lavender Dark ΔE 2.3 very close
- Madeira 802 Lavender Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Perler Pastel Lavender ΔE 7.2 similar
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 9.3 similar
- Artkal S SE8 Mauve ΔE 6.6 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 12.1 loose
Anchor 109 color values
| Code | 109 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lavender Medium Light |
| Hex (screen) | #a57aaf |
| RGB | 165, 122, 175 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 57.1, a* 26.2, b* -21.6 |
| HSL | 289°, 25 %, 58 % |
| Color family | Purple, 4 of 22 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 57.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 209 Lavender Dark, ΔE 2.3 |
Anchor 109 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 109: the best is DMC 209 at ΔE 2.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 209 | Lavender Dark | 2.3 | very close |
| DMC | 28 | Eggplant Medium Light | 8.9 | similar |
| DMC | 553 | Violet | 9.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 802 | Lavender Light | 2.3 | very close |
| Madeira | 711 | Violet Light | 3.4 | close |
| Madeira | 803 | Lavender Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Pastel Lavender | code 80-19054 | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Twilight Plum | code 80-15265 | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 96 | Pastel Lilac | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 48 | Pastel Pink | 10.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | SE8 | Mauve | 6.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S12 | Pastel Lavender | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N24 | Lavender | 12.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N25 | Pink | 17.5 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 109
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 109; the nearest, Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light, sits at ΔE 6.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Violet Medium Light | #b66aa6 | 6.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 870 | Amethyst Medium Light | #ab92a8 | 10.7 | lighter and more muted |
| 96 | Violet Light | #d18eb7 | 10.9 | lighter |
| 108 | Lavender Light | #c29fd0 | 11.1 | much lighter and slightly more muted |
| 86 | Orchid Medium Light | #dd78b1 | 11.9 | lighter and more saturated |
| 118 | Thistle Medium | #7978b6 | 12.5 | a little darker |
| 98 | Violet Medium | #9f538c | 12.7 | darker and more saturated |
| 90 | Plum Light | #d095b3 | 12.7 | lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 109: lighter and darker purple steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor purple family, L* from 80 to 45.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 109
One strand each of Anchor 96 and Anchor 1030 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 97, ΔE 6.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 109 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 96 Violet Light + 1 × Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark | #aa7baf | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 90 Plum Light + 1 × Anchor 110 Lavender Medium | #ac79ac | 2.1 |
| 1 × Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 939 Stormy Blue Medium | #9b77a8 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 109
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a57aaf; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (purple) | 127 | Indigo | 5.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 6.0:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 382 | Fudge Dark | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 109
DMC 209 is the practical DMC substitute for Anchor 109. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
Anchor 109 is number 4 of 22 in the Anchor purple family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light and down to Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 109 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 6.0:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 7.2), Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.3) and Artkal S SE8 Mauve (ΔE 6.6); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 109?
DMC 209 Lavender Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light (ΔE 2.3, very close). Runners-up: DMC 28 (ΔE 8.9) and DMC 553 (ΔE 9.8).
What color is Anchor 109?
Anchor 109 Lavender Medium Light is a medium, rich purple in the purple family: hex #a57aaf, RGB 165, 122, 175, L* 57.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 109?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light is nearest (ΔE 6.5). From other brands, DMC 209 (ΔE 2.3) or Madeira 802 (ΔE 2.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 96 and Anchor 1030 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Anchor 109 in Perler beads?
Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (ΔE 9.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 109?
Madeira 802 Lavender Light at ΔE 2.3 (very close), then Madeira 711 at ΔE 3.4.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 108 Lavender Light ΔE 11.1
- Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light ΔE 11.9
Anchor 109 in other brands
- Perler Pastel Lavender ΔE 7.2
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac ΔE 9.3
- Artkal S SE8 Mauve ΔE 6.6
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 12.1