54 — Pink Very Dark
Pinks family
Below: Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark), a medium-light, vivid pink shade with hex #E1527D and RGB 225, 82, 125. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 54
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 54
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 54
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 54
Anchor threads that pair well with 54, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 54 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 54
A medium-light, vivid entry in the pinks family, Anchor 54 carries the name Pink Very Dark with rose pink tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 54?
Anchor 54 is called Pink Very Dark. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #E1527D, RGB 225, 82, 125) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 54?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark) is DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 603 (Cranberry, 82%) and DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 54?
The closest Anchor threads to 54 are 27 Baby Pink Dark (ΔE 6.57), 57 Pink Mauve Medium Dark (ΔE 6.67), and 41 Rose Dark (ΔE 6.68). These are useful substitutes when 54 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 54?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark)?
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, 54 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.