36 — Pink Bright Very Light
Pinks family#F3A1A8
Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #F3A1A8 and RGB values 243, 161, 168. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 36
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 36
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 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 50 (Pink) (ΔE 2.71) — 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.
Pinks Family
Anchor36 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 36
Meet Anchor 36, Pink Bright Very Light — a vivid, light thread in the pinks family. Its gentle and clear presence shines in baby projects and peony petals alike. Pull this thread for flamingo designs or tulip blooms 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 pink thread (hex #F3A1A8, RGB 243, 161, 168). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 36?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 36 (Pink Bright Very Light) is DMC 761 (Salmon light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 90%) and DMC 3326 (Rose light (776), 78%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 36?
The closest Anchor threads to 36 are 50 Pink (ΔE 2.71), 25 Baby Pink (ΔE 3), and 1201 Desert Sand Light (ΔE 3.52). 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 skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. 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 2:1 on white fabric and 10.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.