11 — Coral Medium
Reds family#E8545A
Below: Anchor 11 (Coral Medium), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #E8545A and RGB 232, 84, 90. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 11
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 11
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 11
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 11
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 11 (Coral Medium) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.13). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 11
Anchor threads that pair well with 11, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor11 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 11
Coral Medium (catalog code Anchor 11) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. The fresh and confident mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cardinal birds and apple motifs. Expect to see it used in ladybug designs and barn scenes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 11?
Anchor 11 is called Coral Medium. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #E8545A, RGB 232, 84, 90) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 11?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 11 (Coral Medium) is DMC 3705 (Melon dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 892 (Carnation medium, 81%) and DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 11?
The closest Anchor threads to 11 are 28 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 2.13), 35 Pink Bright Dark (ΔE 2.92), and 1024 Dusty Rose Medium (ΔE 3.1). These are useful substitutes when 11 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 11?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 11 (Coral Medium) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 11 (Coral Medium)?
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, 11 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.