22 — Garnet
Reds family#5C1317
Need details on Anchor 22? This dark, vivid red shade (Garnet) is hex #5C1317, RGB 92, 19, 23. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 22
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 22
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 22
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 22
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 0.69), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 22
Anchor threads that pair well with 22, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor22 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 22
Anchor 22 (Garnet) is a dark, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a bold and saturated quality, this thread works beautifully in valentines and poppies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cardinal birds and apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 22 look like?
Anchor 22 (Garnet) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #5C1317 and RGB 92, 19, 23. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 22?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 22 (Garnet) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 75%) and DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 73%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 22?
The closest Anchor threads to 22 are 45 Garnet Very Dark (ΔE 0.69), 897 Shell Pink Very Dark (ΔE 3.61), and 44 Garnet Dark (ΔE 3.74). These are useful substitutes when 22 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 22?
Reach for Anchor 22 (Garnet) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 22.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 22 (Garnet)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 22 has a contrast ratio of about 13.5:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.