26 — Baby Pink Medium
Pinks family#F790A0
Anchor 26 — Baby Pink Medium — has hex #F790A0 and RGB 247, 144, 160. This light, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 26
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 26
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 26
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 26
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium) sits a hair from Anchor 52 (Pink Dark) (ΔE 2.32) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 26
Anchor threads that pair well with 26, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor26 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 26
Known as Baby Pink Medium, Anchor 26 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rose buds or florals for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 26 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 26 is Baby Pink Medium — a light pink thread (hex #F790A0, RGB 247, 144, 160). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 26?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium) is DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3708 (Melon light, 89%) and DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light, 84%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 26?
The closest Anchor threads to 26 are 52 Pink Dark (ΔE 2.32), 75 Plum Light (ΔE 3.12), and 31 Pink Bright Light (ΔE 3.34). These are useful substitutes when 26 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 26 good for?
Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 26.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium)?
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, 26 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.