55 — Pink Mauve Light
Pinks family
Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) is a light, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #F99CC8 and RGB values 249, 156, 200. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 55
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 55
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 55
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 1094 (Pink Medium Light) is so near (ΔE 1.5), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 55
Anchor threads that pair well with 55, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 55 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 55
Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) is a light, highly saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a soft and lively presence to projects featuring rose buds or florals. Look for it in charts that feature skin tones or romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 55 look like?
Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #F99CC8 and RGB 249, 156, 200. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 55?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) is DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 70%) and DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light, 69%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 55?
The closest Anchor threads to 55 are 1094 Pink Medium Light (ΔE 1.5), 66 Dusty Plum Light (ΔE 3.99), and 50 Pink (ΔE 4.44). These are useful substitutes when 55 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 55?
Reach for Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 55.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 55 (Pink Mauve Light)?
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, 55 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.