23 — Baby Pink Very Light
Reds family
Below: Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light), a very light, highly saturated red shade with hex #FDC8C9 and RGB 253, 200, 201. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 23
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 23
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 23
Anchor threads that pair well with 23, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 23 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 23
Meet Anchor 23, Baby Pink Very Light — a highly saturated, very light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The crisp and delicate character of this shade lends itself well to poppies and cardinal birds. Stitchers frequently choose it for apple motifs and ladybug designs 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 red thread (hex #FDC8C9, RGB 253, 200, 201). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 23?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light) is DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 89%) and DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 82%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 23?
The closest Anchor threads to 23 are 968 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 1.96), 1020 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (ΔE 4.17), and 271 Baby Pink Ultra Very L (ΔE 5.35). 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 hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. 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.