Anchor 59 China Rose
Anchor 59 China Rose is a dark, vivid red with the screen hex #a80646. Its DMC twin is DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 0.8, identical to the eye), and the nearest Madeira is Madeira 704 Cerise Very Dark at ΔE 1.3 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 59 China Rose
#a80646 · RGB 168, 6, 70
Closest to Anchor 59 in other brands
- DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark ΔE 0.8 identical
- Madeira 704 Cerise Very Dark ΔE 1.3 very close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S38 Burgundy ΔE 1.6 very close
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.5 similar
Anchor 59 color values
| Code | 59 |
|---|---|
| Name | China Rose |
| Hex (screen) | #a80646 |
| RGB | 168, 6, 70 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 35.8, a* 60.2, b* 10.7 |
| HSL | 336°, 93 %, 34 % |
| Color family | Red, 47 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 35.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 0.8 |
Anchor 59 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to Anchor 59; the loosest listed is Nabbi N19 at ΔE 16.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 150 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark | 0.8 | identical |
| DMC | 3803 | Mauve Dark | 5.2 | close |
| DMC | 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 704 | Cerise Very Dark | 1.3 | very close |
| Madeira | 603 | Plum Medium | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 703 | Cerise Dark | 5.0 | close |
| Perler | Cherry | code 80-15961 | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Cranapple | code 80-19096 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 29 | Claret | 5.9 | close |
| Hama | 82 | Plum | 9.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S38 | Burgundy | 1.6 | very close |
| Artkal S | S146 | Bloodrose Red | 4.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 8.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N19 | Red | 16.9 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 59
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 59; the nearest, Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Antique Rose Very Dark | #980c47 | 3.8 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 69 | Raspberry Medium | #96244b | 4.0 | more muted |
| 42 | Carmine Rose Medium | #b40a3e | 4.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 78 | Antique Rose Dark | #a81258 | 4.8 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | #86103d | 6.6 | darker and more muted |
| 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | #b63063 | 7.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 88 | Orchid Medium Dark | #ae1164 | 7.4 | a little lighter |
| 89 | Orchid Dark | #af0d64 | 7.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading Anchor 59: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor red family, L* from 43 to 29.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | 42.7 |
| 3 lighter | 88 | Orchid Medium Dark | 38.4 |
| 2 lighter | 42 | Carmine Rose Medium | 38.3 |
| 1 lighter | 78 | Antique Rose Dark | 36.9 |
| this color | 59 | China Rose | 35.8 |
| 1 darker | 69 | Raspberry Medium | 34.5 |
| 2 darker | 19 | Burgundy Medium | 34.1 |
| 3 darker | 65 | Antique Rose Very Dark | 32.7 |
| 4 darker | 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | 28.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 59
One strand each of Anchor 78 and Anchor 19 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 65, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 59 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 78 Antique Rose Dark + 1 × Anchor 19 Burgundy Medium | #a60a46 | 0.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium | #a70b43 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 78 Antique Rose Dark + 1 × Anchor 47 Carmine Red | #aa0a44 | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 59
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a80646; 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 | 7.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 397 | Gray Light | 4.2:1 |
How to use Anchor 59
Swapping Anchor 59 for DMC 150 is safe even across large fills: at ΔE 0.8 the published values are practically the same in lightness and saturation, so a chart keyed in Anchor works in DMC without a test stitch.
Anchor 59 is number 47 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 78 Antique Rose 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 59 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.6:1 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 Cherry (ΔE 6.7), Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 5.9) and Artkal S S38 Burgundy (ΔE 1.6); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 59?
DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 59 China Rose (ΔE 0.8, identical). Runners-up: DMC 3803 (ΔE 5.2) and DMC 777 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is Anchor 59?
Anchor 59 China Rose is a dark, vivid red in the red family: hex #a80646, RGB 168, 6, 70, L* 35.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 59?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 65 Antique Rose Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, DMC 150 (ΔE 0.8) or Madeira 704 (ΔE 1.3). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 78 and Anchor 19 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is Anchor 59 in Perler beads?
Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 5.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 59?
Madeira 704 Cerise Very Dark at ΔE 1.3 (very close), then Madeira 603 at ΔE 4.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
Anchor 59 in other brands
- Perler Cherry ΔE 6.7
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 5.9
- Artkal S S38 Burgundy ΔE 1.6
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.5