Anchor Stranded Cotton

52 — Pink Dark

Pinks family

Anchor 52 — Pink Dark — has hex #FC7DA3 and RGB 252, 125, 163. This light, highly saturated pink 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.

Hex
#FC7DA3
RGB
252, 125, 163
HSL
342°, 95%, 74%
Lab
68.0, 52.2, 2.7
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
95%
Vivid
Hue
342°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 52

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

Anchor 52 Pink Dark

Madeira

Rose 0408 86% Good
Pink 0414 83% Good
Baby Pink Medium 0504 81% Good
Bright Pink Light 2707 70% Approx
Rose Medium Light 0612 69% Approx

J&P Coates

Orchid Medium Light 4086 70% Approx
Antique Rose Medium Light 3126 58% Fair
Antique Rose Medium Light 3153 58% Fair
Antique Rose Medium 3176 56% Fair
Salmon Medium 3011 55% Fair

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Light 45347 84% Good
Pink Medium 45196 83% Good
Rose Light 45338 83% Good
Melon Light 45361 82% Good
Carnation Very Light 45247 81% Good

Cosmo

Cosmo 105 105 77% Approx
Cosmo 354 354 68% Approx
Cosmo 203 203 67% Approx
Cosmo 812 812 65% Approx
Cosmo 222 222 64% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Pink Champagne Pink Champagne 66% Approx
Pink Posey Pink Posey 62% Fair
Sea Shelley Sea Shelley 45% Fair
Carrie Berry Carrie Berry 42% Fair
Organza Pink Organza Pink 39% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Crepe Myrtle 2275 59% Fair
Watermelon Punch 2262 53% Fair
Busy Lizzie 2272 53% Fair
Sweetheart Rose 2279 45% Fair
Emma's Pink 2280 44% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Bubblegum 0790 67% Approx
Poppy 0760 66% Approx
Victorian Pink 0720 66% Approx
Hibiscus 0780 54% Fair
Red Grape 0340 48% Fair

Valdani

Cranberry light 48 82% Good
Cranberry very light 557 66% Approx
Salmon 62 54% Fair
Plum very light 52 49% Fair
Mauve light O557 46% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pink Posey 024 80% Good
Pink Champagne 056 57% Fair
Organza Pink 022 54% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 53% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 52% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 52

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

Anchor 52 Pink Dark
Pink Bright Anchor 33 Very close ΔE 3.21 Plum Light Anchor 75 Very close ΔE 4.84 Rose Anchor 40 Close ΔE 5.38 Pink Bright Light Anchor 31 Noticeable ΔE 5.65 Dusty Plum Light Anchor 66 Noticeable ΔE 6.28 Pink Bright Very Light Anchor 36 Noticeable ΔE 6.45 Baby Pink Medium Anchor 26 Noticeable ΔE 7.17 Pink Anchor 50 Noticeable ΔE 7.38

Color Harmonies for Anchor 52

Anchor threads that pair well with 52, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
52
1074 Jade Medium
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
52
9 Coral Very Light 86 Mauve Medium Light
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
52
241 Pistachio Green 1090 Electric Blue Light
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
52
59 Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark 76 Plum Medium Light 50 Pink

Pinks Family

Anchor 52 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

52 Pink Dark 52 95 Violet Ultra Very Light 95 55 Pink Mauve Light 55 342 Lavender Ultra Very Light 342 74 Plum Very Light 74 66 Dusty Plum Light 66 60 Cerise Ultra Very Light 60 75 Plum Light 75 86 Mauve Medium Light 86 90 Purple Light 90 869 Antique Violet Very Light 869

About Anchor 52

Anchor 52 is the floss known as Pink Dark: a highly saturated, light member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is soft and lively, making it a popular choice for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cosmetics-themed designs or rose buds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anchor 52 look like?

Anchor 52 (Pink Dark) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #FC7DA3 and RGB 252, 125, 163. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.

Which DMC thread matches Anchor 52?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 52 (Pink Dark) is DMC 957 (Geranium pale) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 894 (Carnation very light, 87%) and DMC 604 (Cranberry light, 82%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 52?

The closest Anchor threads to 52 are 33 Pink Bright (ΔE 3.21), 75 Plum Light (ΔE 4.84), and 40 Rose (ΔE 5.38). These are useful substitutes when 52 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Anchor 52?

Reach for Anchor 52 (Pink Dark) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 52.

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