33 — Pink Bright
Reds family#F46F71
Anchor 33 — Pink Bright — has hex #F46F71 and RGB 244, 111, 113. This medium-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.
About Anchor 33
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 33
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 33
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 33
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 33 (Pink Bright) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 33
Anchor threads that pair well with 33, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor33 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 33
Known as Pink Bright, Anchor 33 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a crisp and versatile 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 medium-light red thread (hex #F46F71, RGB 244, 111, 113). 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 3706 (Melon medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 760 (Salmon, 78%) and DMC 352 (Coral light, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 33?
The closest Anchor threads to 33 are 10 Coral Light (ΔE 3.66), 1023 Dusty Rose (ΔE 3.92), and 11 Coral Medium (ΔE 6.38). 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 medium-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.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 33 (Pink Bright)?
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, 33 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.