35 — Pink Bright Dark
Reds family#EA474C
Below: Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #EA474C and RGB 234, 71, 76. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 35
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 35
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 35
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 35
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 11 (Coral Medium) is so near (ΔE 2.92), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 35
Anchor threads that pair well with 35, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor35 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 35
Anchor 35 (Pink Bright 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 valentines and poppies. Expect to see it used in cardinal birds and apple motifs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 35 look like?
Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #EA474C and RGB 234, 71, 76. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 35?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark) is DMC 3705 (Melon dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 351 (Coral, 86%) and DMC 891 (Carnation dark, 84%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 35?
The closest Anchor threads to 35 are 11 Coral Medium (ΔE 2.92), 28 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 3.16), and 38 Dusty Pink (ΔE 4.77). These are useful substitutes when 35 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 35?
Reach for Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 35.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark)?
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, 35 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.