27 — Baby Pink Dark
Reds family
Need details on Anchor 27? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Baby Pink Dark) is hex #EB596E, RGB 235, 89, 110. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 27
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 27
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 27
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 27 (Baby Pink Dark) 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 27
Anchor threads that pair well with 27, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 27 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 27
A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, Anchor 27 carries the name Baby Pink Dark with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and confident, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 27?
Anchor 27 is called Baby Pink Dark. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #EB596E, RGB 235, 89, 110) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 27?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 27 (Baby Pink Dark) is DMC 893 (Carnation light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 956 (Geranium, 80%) and DMC 3706 (Melon medium, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 27?
The closest Anchor threads to 27 are 40 Rose (ΔE 6.31), 54 Pink Very Dark (ΔE 6.57), and 28 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 7.03). These are useful substitutes when 27 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 27?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 27 (Baby Pink Dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-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 27 (Baby Pink Dark)?
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, 27 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.