57 — Pink Mauve Medium Dark
Pinks family
Anchor 57 — Pink Mauve Medium Dark — has hex #D24A8A and RGB 210, 74, 138. This medium-light, vivid pink 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 57
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 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 62 (Cerise Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.88). 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.
Pinks Family
Anchor 57 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 57
Pink Mauve Medium Dark (catalog code Anchor 57) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a fresh and confident feel that suits skin tones and romantic motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with blush accents or cherry blossoms for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 57?
Anchor 57 is called Pink Mauve Medium Dark. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #D24A8A, RGB 210, 74, 138) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, 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 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 603 (Cranberry, 74%) and DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 57?
The closest Anchor threads to 57 are 62 Cerise Light (ΔE 2.88), 87 Mauve (ΔE 5.56), and 54 Pink Very Dark (ΔE 6.67). 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 flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. 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 5.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.