19 — Pink Bright Ultra Very
Reds family
Anchor 19 — Pink Bright Ultra Very — has hex #AE1A3C and RGB 174, 26, 60. This medium-dark, vivid red 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 19
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 19
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 19
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 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 19
Anchor threads that pair well with 19, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 19 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 19
Known as Pink Bright Ultra Very, Anchor 19 is a medium-dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a intense and saturated feel that suits bold accents and berries particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with valentines or poppies for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 19 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 19 is Pink Bright Ultra Very — a medium-dark red thread (hex #AE1A3C, RGB 174, 26, 60). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 19?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) is DMC 309 (Rose deep) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark, 94%) and DMC 326 (Rose very deep, 90%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 19?
The closest Anchor threads to 19 are 20 Garnet Light (ΔE 4.77), 29 Baby Pink Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.85), and 1025 Dusty Rose Dark (ΔE 6.33). These are useful substitutes when 19 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 19 good for?
Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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 19.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very)?
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, 19 has a contrast ratio of about 7:1 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.