23 — Baby Pink Very Light
Pinks family#F8C5C2
Below: Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light), a very light, vivid pink shade with hex #F8C5C2 and RGB 248, 197, 194. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 23
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 23
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 23
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 23
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light) (ΔE 2.23) — 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 23
Anchor threads that pair well with 23, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor23 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 23
Meet Anchor 23, Baby Pink Very Light — a vivid, very light thread in the pinks family. The crisp and delicate character of this shade lends itself well to baby projects and peony petals. Stitchers frequently choose it for flamingo designs and tulip blooms in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 23 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 23 is Baby Pink Very Light — a very light pink thread (hex #F8C5C2, RGB 248, 197, 194). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 23?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light) is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 91%) and DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 84%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 23?
The closest Anchor threads to 23 are 1021 Dusty Rose Very Light (ΔE 2.23), 968 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 2.58), and 73 Plum Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.01). These are useful substitutes when 23 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 23 good for?
Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 23.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 23 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.