38 — Dusty Pink
Reds family#E74B5E
Anchor 38 — Dusty Pink — has hex #E74B5E and RGB 231, 75, 94. This medium-light, vivid 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.
About Anchor 38
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 38
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 38
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 38
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 38 (Dusty Pink) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 28 (Baby Pink 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
Anchor38 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 38
Anchor 38 is the floss known as Dusty Pink: a vivid, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, 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-light shade in the reds family with hex #E74B5E and RGB 231, 75, 94. 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 892 (Carnation medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 81%) and DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 78%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 38?
The closest Anchor threads to 38 are 28 Baby Pink Very Dark (ΔE 1.82), 54 Pink Very Dark (ΔE 2.33), and 1024 Dusty Rose Medium (ΔE 3.02). 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-light 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 38 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.