Anchor Stranded Cotton

1094 — Pink Medium Light

Pinks family#F3ADC0

Anchor 1094 — Pink Medium Light — has hex #F3ADC0 and RGB 243, 173, 192. This light, vivid 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.

Hex
#F3ADC0
RGB
243, 173, 192
HSL
344°, 74%, 82%
Lab
77.7, 28.3, 0.6
Lightness
82%
Very light
Saturation
74%
Rich
Hue
344°
Family
Pinks

About Anchor 1094

Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné

Fiber
100% cotton
Sold as
8 m

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1094

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Anchor 1094Pink Medium Light

Similar Anchor Colors to 1094

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Anchor 1094

On white fabric
1.8:1
On dark fabric
11.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Blending & gradients

Anchor 1094 (Pink Medium Light) sits a hair from Anchor 1201 (Desert Sand Light) (ΔE 2.31) — 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Anchor1094 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Anchor 1094

Known as Pink Medium Light, Anchor 1094 is a light, vivid 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 #F3ADC0, RGB 243, 173, 192). 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 3689 (Mauve light) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 93%) and DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 79%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 1094?

The closest Anchor threads to 1094 are 1201 Desert Sand Light (ΔE 2.31), 25 Baby Pink (ΔE 3.05), and 50 Pink (ΔE 3.37). 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 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.