24 — Baby Pink Light
Reds family
Anchor 24 (Baby Pink Light) is a light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FBA8AB and RGB values 251, 168, 171. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 24
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 24
Anchor threads that pair well with 24, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 24 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 24
Baby Pink Light (catalog code Anchor 24) is a light, highly saturated shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a fresh and easy presence to projects featuring cardinal birds or apple motifs. Look for it in charts that feature ladybug designs or barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 24?
Anchor 24 is called Baby Pink Light. It's a light red shade (hex #FBA8AB, RGB 251, 168, 171) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold 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 776 (Pink Medium) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 761 (Salmon light, 92%) and DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 24?
The closest Anchor threads to 24 are 1020 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (ΔE 5.25), 25 Baby Pink (ΔE 5.49), and 36 Pink Bright Very Light (ΔE 5.92). 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 holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.