Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark
On screen, Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark reads as a dark, vivid red (#b63063). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3803 Mauve Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 604 Plum at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark
#b63063 · RGB 182, 48, 99
Closest to Anchor 77 in other brands
- DMC 3803 Mauve Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 604 Plum ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Fruit Punch ΔE 5.8 close
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 8.6 similar
- Artkal S S38 Burgundy ΔE 6.7 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 11.1 loose
Anchor 77 color values
| Code | 77 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Rose Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #b63063 |
| RGB | 182, 48, 99 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.7, a* 56.7, b* 2.5 |
| HSL | 337°, 58 %, 45 % |
| Color family | Red, 35 of 66 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3803 Mauve Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
Anchor 77 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 77: the best is DMC 3803 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3803 | Mauve Dark | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 3350 | Dusty Rose Ultra Dark | 4.5 | close |
| DMC | 601 | Cranberry Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 604 | Plum | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 703 | Cerise Dark | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 702 | Cerise | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Fruit Punch | code 80-15256 | 5.8 | close |
| Perler | Raspberry | code 80-19088 | 6.4 | similar |
| Hama | 29 | Claret | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 82 | Plum | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S38 | Burgundy | 6.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S88 | Dark Pink | 6.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 11.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N19 | Red | 16.9 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 77
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 77; the nearest, Anchor 88 Orchid Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 5.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Orchid Medium Dark | #ae1164 | 5.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 89 | Orchid Dark | #af0d64 | 5.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 78 | Antique Rose Dark | #a81258 | 5.3 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 59 | China Rose | #a80646 | 7.2 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 68 | Raspberry Medium Light | #c24f77 | 7.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 87 | Orchid Medium | #c73784 | 7.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 69 | Raspberry Medium | #96244b | 7.6 | darker and more muted |
| 57 | Beauty Rose Medium | #da1b5b | 7.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 77: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor red family, L* from 50 to 36.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 68 | Raspberry Medium Light | 50.0 |
| 3 lighter | 63 | Magenta Dark | 49.6 |
| 2 lighter | 87 | Orchid Medium | 47.7 |
| 1 lighter | 57 | Beauty Rose Medium | 47.6 |
| this color | 77 | Antique Rose Medium Dark | 42.7 |
| 1 darker | 89 | Orchid Dark | 38.4 |
| 2 darker | 88 | Orchid Medium Dark | 38.4 |
| 3 darker | 78 | Antique Rose Dark | 36.9 |
| 4 darker | 59 | China Rose | 35.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 77
One strand each of Anchor 41 and Anchor 100 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 88, ΔE 5.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 77 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 41 Carmine Rose Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 100 Violet Medium Dark | #b23261 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 38 Blossom Pink Medium + 1 × Anchor 94 Plum Dark | #ba2d65 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 38 Blossom Pink Medium + 1 × Anchor 100 Violet Medium Dark | #b73261 | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 77
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b63063; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with Anchor 77
Substituting Anchor 77 takes care: DMC 3803 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 604 is more muted (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 77 is number 35 of 66 in the Anchor red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 57 Beauty Rose Medium and down to Anchor 89 Orchid Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 77 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Fruit Punch (ΔE 5.8), Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 8.6) and Artkal S S38 Burgundy (ΔE 6.7); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 77?
DMC 3803 Mauve Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 3350 (ΔE 4.5) and DMC 601 (ΔE 5.1).
What color is Anchor 77?
Anchor 77 Antique Rose Medium Dark is a dark, vivid red in the red family: hex #b63063, RGB 182, 48, 99, L* 42.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 77?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 88 Orchid Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.2). From other brands, DMC 3803 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 604 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 41 and Anchor 100 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Anchor 77 in Perler beads?
Perler Fruit Punch (#ca3b65) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 29 Claret (ΔE 8.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 77?
Madeira 604 Plum at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 703 at ΔE 3.8.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 59 China Rose ΔE 7.2
- Anchor 57 Beauty Rose Medium ΔE 7.9
Anchor 77 in other brands
- Perler Fruit Punch ΔE 5.8
- Hama 29 Claret ΔE 8.6
- Artkal S S38 Burgundy ΔE 6.7
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 11.1