60 — Cerise Ultra Very Light
Pinks family
Need details on Anchor 60? This light, moderately saturated pink shade (Cerise Ultra Very Light) is hex #DD9CB4, RGB 221, 156, 180. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 60
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 60
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 60
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 60
Anchor threads that pair well with 60, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 60 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 60
Known as Cerise Ultra Very Light, Anchor 60 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a gentle and approachable quality, this thread works beautifully in blush accents and cherry blossoms. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ballet themes and baby projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 60 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 60 is Cerise Ultra Very Light — a light pink thread (hex #DD9CB4, RGB 221, 156, 180). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 60?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 60 (Cerise Ultra Very Light) is DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 74%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 71%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 60?
The closest Anchor threads to 60 are 74 Plum Very Light (ΔE 3.32), 25 Baby Pink (ΔE 4.44), and 75 Plum Light (ΔE 5.13). These are useful substitutes when 60 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 60 good for?
Anchor 60 (Cerise Ultra Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 60.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 60 (Cerise Ultra Very 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, 60 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.