Anchor Stranded Cotton

49 — Pink Light

Pinks family

Looking up Anchor 49? It's Pink Light, a light pink shade (#F4AEC5 / RGB 244, 174, 197). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#F4AEC5
RGB
244, 174, 197
HSL
340°, 76%, 82%
Lab
78.2, 28.9, -1.4
Lightness
82%
Very light
Saturation
76%
Rich
Hue
340°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 49

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 49 Pink Light

Madeira

Pink Purple Light 2712 79% Approx
Plum Ultra Very Light 0607 79% Approx
Baby Pink Medium Light 0503 77% Approx
Plum Very Pale 0608 73% Approx
Salmon Light 0404 69% Approx

J&P Coates

Beauty Rose Light 3001 78% Approx
Orchid Medium Light 4086 72% Approx
China Rose Medium 3125 55% Fair
China Rose Medium 3151 55% Fair
Violet Light 4104 54% Fair

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 95% Excellent
Mauve Light 45358 93% Good
Salmon Light 45192 75% Approx
Cranberry Very Light 45140 73% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 73% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 833 833 88% Good
Cosmo 811 811 88% Good
Cosmo 2221 2221 78% Approx
Cosmo 112 112 77% Approx
Cosmo 499 499 76% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Spun Sugar Spun Sugar 62% Fair
Pink Posey Pink Posey 37% Fair
Miss Madalynn Miss Madalynn 36% Fair
Purple Toile Purple Toile 32% Fair
Organza Pink Organza Pink 31% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Crepe Myrtle 2275 80% Good
Sweetheart Rose 2279 58% Fair
Sophie's Pink 1138 55% Fair
Chablis 1139 54% Fair
Emma's Pink 2280 53% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Sweet Petunia 0711 57% Fair
Jasmine 0890 42% Fair
Porcelain 0740 39% Fair
Cameo Pink 0730 34% Fair
Victorian Pink 0720 34% Fair

Valdani

Mauve light O557 96% Excellent
Cranberry very light 557 68% Approx
Violet very light 44 56% Fair
Plum ultra light 45 45% Fair
Shell Pink ultra very light JP4 42% Fair

Crescent Colours

Little Pink Peony 121 74% Approx
Sugar and Spice 040 60% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 57% Fair
Bambino 076 55% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 52% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 49

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 49

Anchor threads that pair well with 49, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Anchor 49 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Anchor 49

Meet Anchor 49, Pink Light — a vivid, light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as gentle and clear — a go-to choice for baby projects and peony petals. It also turns up in patterns built around flamingo designs and tulip blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 49 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 49 is Pink Light — a light pink thread (hex #F4AEC5, RGB 244, 174, 197). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 49?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 49 (Pink Light) is DMC 3689 (Mauve light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 88%) and DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 75%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 49?

The closest Anchor threads to 49 are 74 Plum Very Light (ΔE 3.1), 48 Pink Very Light (ΔE 3.25), and 50 Pink (ΔE 4.59). These are useful substitutes when 49 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 49 good for?

Anchor 49 (Pink 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 49.