13 — Coral Dark
Reds family
Looking up Anchor 13? It's Coral Dark, a medium-dark red shade (#B60800 / RGB 182, 8, 0). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 13
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 13
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 13
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 13 (Coral Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 13
Anchor threads that pair well with 13, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 13 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 13
Known as Coral Dark, Anchor 13 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits ladybug designs, barn scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tomato patterns or roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 13 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 13 is Coral Dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #B60800, RGB 182, 8, 0). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 13?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 13 (Coral Dark) is DMC 920 (Copper medium) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark, 66%) and DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark, 66%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 13?
The closest Anchor threads to 13 are 47 Christmas Red (ΔE 3.25), 9046 Christmas Red Bright (ΔE 5.15), and 340 Mahogany Medium Dark (ΔE 6.72). These are useful substitutes when 13 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 13 good for?
Anchor 13 (Coral Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 13.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 13 (Coral Dark)?
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, 13 has a contrast ratio of about 6.9:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.