25 — Baby Pink
Pinks family#F7A7B5
Looking up Anchor 25? It's Baby Pink, a light pink shade (#F7A7B5 / RGB 247, 167, 181). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 25
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 25
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 25
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 25
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 25 (Baby Pink) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 50 (Pink) is so near (ΔE 0.48), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 25
Anchor threads that pair well with 25, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor25 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 25
Anchor 25 is the floss known as Baby Pink: a highly saturated, light member of the pinks family. The shade reads as soft and lively — a go-to choice for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It also turns up in patterns built around cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 25 look like?
Anchor 25 (Baby Pink) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #F7A7B5 and RGB 247, 167, 181. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 25?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 25 (Baby Pink) is DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 83%) and DMC 761 (Salmon light, 83%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 25?
The closest Anchor threads to 25 are 50 Pink (ΔE 0.48), 1201 Desert Sand Light (ΔE 0.93), and 36 Pink Bright Very Light (ΔE 3). These are useful substitutes when 25 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 25?
Reach for Anchor 25 (Baby Pink) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 25.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 25 (Baby Pink)?
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, 25 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.