Anchor Stranded Cotton

19 — Pink Bright Ultra Very

Reds family#B2242C

Anchor 19 — Pink Bright Ultra Very — has hex #B2242C and RGB 178, 36, 44. This medium, 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.

Hex
#B2242C
RGB
178, 36, 44
HSL
357°, 66%, 42%
Lab
39.4, 55.7, 32.2
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
66%
Rich
Hue
357°
Family
Reds

About Anchor 19

Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné

Fiber
100% cotton
Sold as
8 m

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 19

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

Anchor 19Pink Bright Ultra Very

Similar Anchor Colors to 19

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

Working with Anchor 19

On white fabric
6.6:1
On dark fabric
3.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
crimson

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Anchor 19 (Pink Bright Ultra Very) sits a hair from Anchor 340 (Mahogany Medium Dark) (ΔE 2.5) — 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 19

Anchor threads that pair well with 19, 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

Reds Family

Anchor19 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Anchor 19

Known as Pink Bright Ultra Very, Anchor 19 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a vibrant and steady 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 red thread (hex #B2242C, RGB 178, 36, 44). 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 349 (Coral dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 83%) and DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 81%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 19?

The closest Anchor threads to 19 are 340 Mahogany Medium Dark (ΔE 2.5), 47 Christmas Red (ΔE 2.65), and 1014 Mahogany Very Dark (ΔE 2.76). 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 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 6.6:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.