1094 — Pink Medium Light
Pinks family
Anchor 1094 — Pink Medium Light — has hex #FC9EC5 and RGB 252, 158, 197. This light, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1094
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 1094
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1094
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Anchor 1094 (Pink Medium Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Anchor 1094 (Pink Medium Light) sits a hair from Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) (ΔE 1.5) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1094
Anchor threads that pair well with 1094, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 1094 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 1094
Known as Pink Medium Light, Anchor 1094 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1094 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1094 is Pink Medium Light — a light pink thread (hex #FC9EC5, RGB 252, 158, 197). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1094?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1094 (Pink Medium Light) is DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 75%) and DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light, 73%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1094?
The closest Anchor threads to 1094 are 55 Pink Mauve Light (ΔE 1.5), 50 Pink (ΔE 2.98), and 74 Plum Very Light (ΔE 3.52). These are useful substitutes when 1094 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1094 good for?
Anchor 1094 (Pink Medium Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1094.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1094 (Pink Medium Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 1094 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 10.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.