35 — Pink Bright Dark
Reds family
Below: Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark), a medium, vivid red shade with hex #CE4060 and RGB 206, 64, 96. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 35
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 35
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 35
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because Anchor 41 (Rose Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.66), 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
Anchor 35 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 35
Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark) is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The rich 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 shade in the reds family with hex #CE4060 and RGB 206, 64, 96. 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 335 (Rose) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 86%) and DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 80%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 35?
The closest Anchor threads to 35 are 41 Rose Dark (ΔE 2.66), 42 Rose Very Dark (ΔE 3.9), and 28 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 4.53). 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 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 35 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.