Anchor Stranded Cotton

33 — Pink Bright

Reds family

Anchor 33 — Pink Bright — has hex #FA7995 and RGB 250, 121, 149. This light, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#FA7995
RGB
250, 121, 149
HSL
347°, 93%, 73%
Lab
66.6, 51.9, 8.6
Lightness
73%
Light
Saturation
93%
Vivid
Hue
347°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 33

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 33 Pink Bright

Madeira

Rose 0408 86% Good
Bright Pink Light 2707 84% Good
Pink 0414 83% Good
Baby Pink Medium 0504 80% Good
Pink Medium 0413 75% Approx

J&P Coates

Antique Rose Medium 3176 71% Approx
Antique Rose Medium Light 3126 70% Approx
Antique Rose Medium Light 3153 70% Approx
Salmon Medium 3011 70% Approx
Orchid Medium Light 4086 60% Fair

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Light 45347 77% Approx
Pink Medium 45196 75% Approx
Rose Light 45338 75% Approx
Salmon 45191 72% Approx
Carnation Very Light 45247 71% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 105 105 82% Good
Cosmo 834A 834A 63% Fair
Cosmo 1105 1105 62% Fair
Cosmo 812 812 61% Fair
Cosmo 2652 2652 59% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Pink Champagne Pink Champagne 61% Fair
Pink Posey Pink Posey 59% Fair
Sea Shelley Sea Shelley 55% Fair
Carrie Berry Carrie Berry 46% Fair
Sugar and Spice Sugar and Spice 38% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Watermelon Punch 2262 64% Fair
Busy Lizzie 2272 56% Fair
Crepe Myrtle 2275 54% Fair
Sweetheart Rose 2279 47% Fair
Peony 2271 47% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Poppy 0760 80% Good
Victorian Pink 0720 76% Approx
Hibiscus 0780 67% Approx
Bubblegum 0790 56% Fair
Red Grape 0340 54% Fair

Valdani

Salmon 62 68% Approx
Cranberry light 48 67% Approx
Carnation light 46 54% Fair
Cranberry very light 557 53% Fair
Plum very light 52 39% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pink Posey 024 71% Approx
Pink Champagne 056 62% Fair
Blushing Beauty 169 61% Fair
Secondhand Rose 124 57% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 55% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 33

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 33

Anchor threads that pair well with 33, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Anchor 33 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Anchor 33

Known as Pink Bright, Anchor 33 is a light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a gentle and clear feel that suits bold accents and berries particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with valentines or poppies for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 33 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 33 is Pink Bright — a light red thread (hex #FA7995, RGB 250, 121, 149). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 33?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 33 (Pink Bright) is DMC 894 (Carnation very light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 957 (Geranium pale, 85%) and DMC 3708 (Melon light, 83%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 33?

The closest Anchor threads to 33 are 31 Pink Bright Light (ΔE 2.91), 40 Rose (ΔE 2.94), and 52 Pink Dark (ΔE 3.21). These are useful substitutes when 33 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 33 good for?

Anchor 33 (Pink Bright) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 33.