25 — Baby Pink
Reds family
Looking up Anchor 25? It's Baby Pink, a light red shade (#EC9EAE / RGB 236, 158, 174). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 25
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 25
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 25
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 25
Anchor threads that pair well with 25, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 25 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 25
Anchor 25 is the floss known as Baby Pink: a vivid, light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as soft and lively — a go-to choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It also turns up in patterns built around barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 25 look like?
Anchor 25 (Baby Pink) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #EC9EAE and RGB 236, 158, 174. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 25?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 25 (Baby Pink) is DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3326 (Rose light (776), 82%) and DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light, 80%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 25?
The closest Anchor threads to 25 are 74 Plum Very Light (ΔE 3.36), 36 Pink Bright Very Light (ΔE 3.75), and 1021 Dusty Rose Very Light (ΔE 4.25). 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 bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 25 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.