36 — Pink Bright Very Light
Reds family
Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) is a light, vivid red shade with hex code #F092A0 and RGB values 240, 146, 160. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 36
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 36
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 36
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 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light) (ΔE 2.74) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 36
Anchor threads that pair well with 36, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 36 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 36
Meet Anchor 36, Pink Bright Very Light — a vivid, light thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its gentle and clear presence shines in poppies and cardinal birds alike. Pull this thread for apple motifs or ladybug designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 36 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 36 is Pink Bright Very Light — a light red thread (hex #F092A0, RGB 240, 146, 160). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 36?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) is DMC 3326 (Rose light (776)) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light, 84%) and DMC 3708 (Melon light, 82%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 36?
The closest Anchor threads to 36 are 1021 Dusty Rose Very Light (ΔE 2.74), 25 Baby Pink (ΔE 3.75), and 1022 Dusty Rose Light (ΔE 4.97). These are useful substitutes when 36 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 36 good for?
Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. 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 36.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very 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, 36 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.