54 — Pink Very Dark
Reds family#EC4966
Below: Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark), a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex #EC4966 and RGB 236, 73, 102. 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.
About Anchor 54
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 54
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.33). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 54
Anchor threads that pair well with 54, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor54 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 54
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, Anchor 54 carries the name Pink Very Dark with warm crimson tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 54?
Anchor 54 is called Pink Very Dark. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #EC4966, RGB 236, 73, 102) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 54?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 54 (Pink Very Dark) is DMC 893 (Carnation light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 956 (Geranium, 83%) and DMC 892 (Carnation medium, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 54?
The closest Anchor threads to 54 are 38 Dusty Pink (ΔE 2.33), 41 Rose Dark (ΔE 2.74), and 57 Pink Mauve Medium Dark (ΔE 3.59). 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 valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. 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.