28 — Baby Pink Very Dark
Reds family
Below: Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #DB3E56 and RGB 219, 62, 86. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 28
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 28
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 28
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 28
Anchor threads that pair well with 28, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 28 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 28
Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark) is a medium-light, vivid 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 #DB3E56 and RGB 219, 62, 86. 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 335 (Rose) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 77%) and DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 76%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 28?
The closest Anchor threads to 28 are 35 Pink Bright Dark (ΔE 4.53), 41 Rose Dark (ΔE 5.98), and 27 Baby Pink Dark (ΔE 7.03). 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 28 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.