24 — Baby Pink Light
Pinks family#F5B6BC
Anchor 24 (Baby Pink Light) is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #F5B6BC and RGB values 245, 182, 188. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 24
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 24
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 24
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 24
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 24 (Baby Pink Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 49 (Pink Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.79). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 24
Anchor threads that pair well with 24, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor24 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 24
Baby Pink Light (catalog code Anchor 24) is a light, vivid shade from the pinks family. This thread brings a fresh and easy presence to projects featuring peony petals or flamingo designs. Look for it in charts that feature tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 24?
Anchor 24 is called Baby Pink Light. It's a light pink shade (hex #F5B6BC, RGB 245, 182, 188) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 24?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 24 (Baby Pink Light) is DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 78%) and DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 24?
The closest Anchor threads to 24 are 49 Pink Light (ΔE 1.79), 73 Plum Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.06), and 1021 Dusty Rose Very Light (ΔE 3.37). These are useful substitutes when 24 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 24?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 24 (Baby Pink Light) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 24 (Baby Pink 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, 24 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.