10 — Coral Light
Reds family#E66764
Need details on Anchor 10? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Coral Light) is hex #E66764, RGB 230, 103, 100. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 10
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 10
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 10
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 10
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 10 (Coral Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 10
Anchor threads that pair well with 10, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor10 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 10
Meet Anchor 10, Coral Light — a vivid, medium-light thread in the reds family with true red tones. Stitchers describe its character as crisp and versatile, perfect for poppies and cardinal birds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 10 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 10 is Coral Light — a medium-light red thread (hex #E66764, RGB 230, 103, 100). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 10?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 10 (Coral Light) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 760 (Salmon, 70%) and DMC 3706 (Melon medium, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 10?
The closest Anchor threads to 10 are 33 Pink Bright (ΔE 3.66), 11 Coral Medium (ΔE 3.8), and 1023 Dusty Rose (ΔE 4.47). These are useful substitutes when 10 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 10 good for?
Anchor 10 (Coral Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 10.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 10 (Coral Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 10 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.