DMC 118 to Anchor: Thread Conversion
The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 118 (Variegated Blue Violet) is Anchor 110.
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Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.
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Conversion Notes
Anchor 110 is a close match in the blue-violet variegated range, capturing the twilight quality that makes DMC 118 effective for atmospheric sky and water designs. The thread sits in the right warm-leaning blue-violet territory — warmer than the cool blue-violets of the sky, but not as pink-leaning as the lavender family. Be aware that this same Anchor number also appears as a conversion for DMC 112 (Variegated Wildflowers) in some charts — if your project uses both threads, you'll create a color collision where two distinct DMC shades map to the same Anchor number. In that case, you'll need to differentiate by choosing a different Anchor shade for one of them. For standalone use of DMC 118, Anchor 110 captures the twilight blue-violet character reasonably well, though gradient rhythm and transition lengths will differ from the DMC original. The atmospheric, transitional quality is generally preserved.
Reference quality
How We Validate This Match
This Anchor page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Methodology
- This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 118, the stored Anchor equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
- Verification status
- Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
- Source basis
- Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-20
- Best use
- Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.
Decision guide
When to trust DMC 118 to Anchor 110
This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.
Best for
- + Replacing missing floss when DMC 118 is unavailable and Anchor 110 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
- + Shortlisting a Anchor substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
- + Comparing this Anchor candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.
Watch for
- ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
- ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 118 and Anchor 110 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
- ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.
Before you commit
- Compare DMC 118 and Anchor 110: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
- Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.
DMC 118 to Anchor FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 118?+
The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 118 (Variegated Blue Violet) is Anchor 110. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 118 to Anchor conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 118 (Variegated Blue Violet) to Anchor 110 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.
Can I mix DMC 118 and Anchor 110 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 118 and Anchor 110 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.
Other Conversions for DMC 118
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