31 — Pink Bright Light
Reds family
Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light) is a light, vivid red shade with hex code #EE7C8D and RGB values 238, 124, 141. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 31
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 31
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 31
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 26 (Baby Pink Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.93). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 31
Anchor threads that pair well with 31, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 31 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 31
Pink Bright Light (catalog code Anchor 31) is a light, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a fresh and easy presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 31?
Anchor 31 is called Pink Bright Light. It's a light red shade (hex #EE7C8D, RGB 238, 124, 141) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 31?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light) is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 894 (Carnation very light, 81%) and DMC 3708 (Melon light, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 31?
The closest Anchor threads to 31 are 26 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 1.93), 1022 Dusty Rose Light (ΔE 2.5), and 40 Rose (ΔE 2.88). These are useful substitutes when 31 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 31?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The 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 31 (Pink Bright Light)?
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, 31 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.