31 — Pink Bright Light
Pinks family#F58491
Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light) is a light, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #F58491 and RGB values 245, 132, 145. 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.
About Anchor 31
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 31
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 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 27 (Baby Pink Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.17). 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.
Pinks Family
Anchor31 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 31
Pink Bright Light (catalog code Anchor 31) is a light, highly saturated shade from the pinks family. This thread brings a fresh and easy presence to projects featuring skin tones or romantic motifs. Look for it in charts that feature blush accents or cherry blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 31?
Anchor 31 is called Pink Bright Light. It's a light pink shade (hex #F58491, RGB 245, 132, 145) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 31?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light) is DMC 3708 (Melon light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 894 (Carnation very light, 79%) and DMC 760 (Salmon, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 31?
The closest Anchor threads to 31 are 27 Baby Pink Dark (ΔE 3.17), 26 Baby Pink Medium (ΔE 3.34), and 52 Pink Dark (ΔE 3.53). 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 flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. 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 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.