28 — Baby Pink Very Dark
Reds family#EC4858
Below: Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark), a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex #EC4858 and RGB 236, 72, 88. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 28
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 28
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 28
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 28
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink) is so near (ΔE 1.82), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 28
Anchor threads that pair well with 28, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor28 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 28
Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 28 look like?
Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #EC4858 and RGB 236, 72, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 28?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is DMC 892 (Carnation medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 88%) and DMC 891 (Carnation dark, 80%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 28?
The closest Anchor threads to 28 are 38 Dusty Pink (ΔE 1.82), 11 Coral Medium (ΔE 2.13), and 35 Pink Bright Dark (ΔE 3.16). These are useful substitutes when 28 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 28?
Reach for Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 28.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very 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, 28 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.