48 — Pink Very Light
Pinks family#F6D2D3
Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light) is a very light, vivid pink shade with hex code #F6D2D3 and RGB values 246, 210, 211. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 48
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 48
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 48
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 48
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
Because Anchor 1020 (Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light) is so near (ΔE 1.88), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 48
Anchor threads that pair well with 48, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor48 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 48
Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light) is a very light, vivid shade in the pinks family. This thread brings a airy and bright presence to projects featuring ballet themes or baby projects. Look for it in charts that feature peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 48 look like?
Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light) is a very light shade in the pinks family with hex #F6D2D3 and RGB 246, 210, 211. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 48?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light) is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 83%) and DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 48?
The closest Anchor threads to 48 are 1020 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (ΔE 1.88), 1026 Dusty Violet Very Light (ΔE 3.57), and 968 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 4.19). These are useful substitutes when 48 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 48?
Reach for Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 48.
Can Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 48 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.