DMC
No official match published to DMC.
Closest on screen
- DMC 35Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 6.0
- DMC 154Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 7.7
- DMC 550Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 9.5
Anchor color chart · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
Anchor 873 · Amethyst Dark
Anchor 873 is “Amethyst Dark”, a purple shade from the Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range, with an approximate screen color of #3D1A30. Its closest equivalents: DMC 35 (closest on screen, close), Madeira 2614 (published match, approximate) and Sullivans 45037 (closest on screen, close).
- Brand
- Anchor · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Number
- 873
- Name
- Amethyst Dark
- Color family
- Purple
- Screen color
- #3D1A30 (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2608Very dark purpleapproximate · ΔE 11.8
- Madeira 2607Very dark redapproximate · ΔE 14.6
- Madeira 0714Very dark purpleapproximate · ΔE 14.9
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45037Very Dark Fuchsiaclose · ΔE 6.0
- Sullivans 45469Very Dark Grapeclose · ΔE 7.7
- Sullivans 45123Very Dark Violetclose · ΔE 9.5
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
No official match published to Diamond Painting.
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0909Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 7.7
- Gamma 3237Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 7.7
- Gamma 0075Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 9.5
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 2006Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 7.7
- PNK Kirov 2214Very dark purpleclose · ΔE 9.5
- PNK Kirov 2004Very dark purpleapproximate · ΔE 13.0
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S1037Dark Plumclose · ΔE 7.7
- Splendor S809Dark Purpleclose · ΔE 9.5
- Splendor S919Dark Antique Violetclose · ΔE 9.5
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M899Dark Antique Violetapproximate · ΔE 15.0
- Mandarin Floss M822Dark Barkapproximate · ΔE 17.0
- Mandarin Floss M846Deep Antique Mauveapproximate · ΔE 18.7
Anchor color chart
Similar Anchor shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range from the maker’s page; screen colors from Stitchfully.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is Anchor 873?
Anchor 873 is Amethyst Dark, about #3D1A30 on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: Stitchfully): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is Anchor 873 in other brands?
DMC 35 (closest on screen, close); Madeira 2614 (published match, approximate); Sullivans 45037 (closest on screen, close). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One Anchor skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with Anchor 873
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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