45 — Garnet Very Dark
Reds family#5C1419
Anchor 45 — Garnet Very Dark — has hex #5C1419 and RGB 92, 20, 25. This dark, 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 45
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 45
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 45
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 45
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because Anchor 22 (Garnet) is so near (ΔE 0.69), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 45
Anchor threads that pair well with 45, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor45 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 45
Anchor 45 is the floss known as Garnet Very Dark: a vivid, dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is bold and saturated, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 45 look like?
Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #5C1419 and RGB 92, 20, 25. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 45?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark) is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark, 76%) and DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 75%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 45?
The closest Anchor threads to 45 are 22 Garnet (ΔE 0.69), 897 Shell Pink Very Dark (ΔE 3.49), and 44 Garnet Dark (ΔE 4.05). These are useful substitutes when 45 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 45?
Reach for Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 45.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 45 has a contrast ratio of about 13.4:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.