57 — Pink Mauve Medium Dark
Reds family#DC4867
Anchor 57 — Pink Mauve Medium Dark — has hex #DC4867 and RGB 220, 72, 103. This medium-light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 57
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 57
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 57
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 57
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 41 (Rose Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.6). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 57
Anchor threads that pair well with 57, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor57 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 57
Pink Mauve Medium Dark (catalog code Anchor 57) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a fresh and confident feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 57?
Anchor 57 is called Pink Mauve Medium Dark. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #DC4867, RGB 220, 72, 103) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 57?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark) is DMC 335 (Rose) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 89%) and DMC 3833 (Raspberry light, 86%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 57?
The closest Anchor threads to 57 are 41 Rose Dark (ΔE 1.6), 54 Pink Very Dark (ΔE 3.59), and 38 Dusty Pink (ΔE 4.56). These are useful substitutes when 57 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 57?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 57 (Pink Mauve Medium Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 57 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.