38 — Dusty Pink
Reds family
Anchor 38 — Dusty Pink — has hex #B64758 and RGB 182, 71, 88. This medium, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 38
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 38
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 38
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because Anchor 42 (Rose Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.82), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 38
Anchor threads that pair well with 38, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 38 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 38
Anchor 38 is the floss known as Dusty Pink: a moderately saturated, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 38 look like?
Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #B64758 and RGB 182, 71, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 38?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink) is DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 81%) and DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 77%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 38?
The closest Anchor threads to 38 are 42 Rose Very Dark (ΔE 1.82), 1024 Dusty Rose Medium (ΔE 3.32), and 41 Rose Dark (ΔE 4.68). These are useful substitutes when 38 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 38?
Reach for Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 38.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 38 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.