Anchor Stranded Cotton

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.

Hex
#DD9CB4
RGB
221, 156, 180
HSL
338°, 49%, 74%
Lab
71.2, 27.7, -2.7
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
49%
Muted
Hue
338°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 60

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 60 Cerise Ultra Very Light

Madeira

Dusty Violet Medium 2612 76% Approx
Antique Plum Light 2610 74% Approx
Pink Purple Medium 2713 72% Approx
Plum Very Light 0606 70% Approx
Plum Ultra Very Light 0607 65% Approx

J&P Coates

Orchid Medium Light 4086 74% Approx
Lavender Medium Light 4302 72% Approx
Amethyst Medium Light 4222 61% Fair
Beauty Rose Light 3001 54% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 3081 49% Fair

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Very Light 45197 77% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 76% Approx
Mauve Light 45358 73% Approx
Cranberry Very Light 45140 71% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45364 71% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 2221 2221 90% Good
Cosmo 432A 432A 89% Good
Cosmo 431 431 84% Good
Cosmo 812 812 81% Good
Cosmo 652 652 79% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Spun Sugar Spun Sugar 71% Approx
Pink Posey Pink Posey 60% Fair
Organza Pink Organza Pink 57% Fair
Miss Madalynn Miss Madalynn 53% Fair
Sugar and Spice Sugar and Spice 47% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Crepe Myrtle 2275 77% Approx
Emma's Pink 2280 75% Approx
Lavender (obsolete) 2301 69% Approx
Sweetheart Rose 2279 67% Approx
Sophie's Pink 1138 66% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Jasmine 0890 65% Approx
Victorian Pink 0720 49% Fair
Sweet Petunia 0711 44% Fair
Bubblegum 0790 42% Fair
Porcelain 0740 41% Fair

Valdani

Mauve light O557 74% Approx
Violet very light 44 70% Approx
Cranberry very light 557 67% Approx
Plum ultra light 45 55% Fair
Cranberry light 48 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Little Pink Peony 121 79% Approx
Organza Pink 022 77% Approx
Fleur de Lilac 123 73% Approx
Sugar and Spice 040 72% Approx
Bella Rosa 047 69% Approx

Similar Anchor Colors to 60

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 60 Cerise Ultra Very Light
Plum Very Light Anchor 74 Very close ΔE 3.32 Baby Pink Anchor 25 Very close ΔE 4.44 Plum Light Anchor 75 Close ΔE 5.13 Pink Light Anchor 49 Close ΔE 5.23 Antique Mauve Very Light Anchor 1016 Noticeable ΔE 5.63 Pink Medium Light Anchor 1094 Noticeable ΔE 5.99 Pink Anchor 50 Noticeable ΔE 6.11 Pink Mauve Light Anchor 55 Noticeable ΔE 6.24

Color Harmonies for Anchor 60

Anchor threads that pair well with 60, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
60
186 Turquoise Light
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
60
894 Shell Pink Medium Light 342 Lavender Ultra Very Light
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
60
264 Avocado Green Ultra Very Light 1090 Electric Blue Light
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
60
1029 Plum Dark 76 Plum Medium Light 48 Pink Very Light

Pinks Family

Anchor 60 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

60 Cerise Ultra Very Light 60 55 Pink Mauve Light 55 342 Lavender Ultra Very Light 342 74 Plum Very Light 74 66 Dusty Plum Light 66 52 Pink Dark 52 75 Plum Light 75 86 Mauve Medium Light 86 90 Purple Light 90 869 Antique Violet Very Light 869 96 Violet Very Light 96

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.

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