62 — Cerise Light
Pinks family#E46286
Anchor 62 (Cerise Light) is a medium-light, vivid pink shade with hex code #E46286 and RGB values 228, 98, 134. 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.
About Anchor 62
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 62
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 62
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 62
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 62 (Cerise Light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light) is so near (ΔE 2.17), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 62
Anchor threads that pair well with 62, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor62 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 62
Anchor 62 (Cerise Light) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively presence to projects featuring ballet themes or baby projects. Look for it in charts that feature peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 62 look like?
Anchor 62 (Cerise Light) is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #E46286 and RGB 228, 98, 134. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 62?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 62 (Cerise Light) is DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 87%) and DMC 899 (Rose medium, 86%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 62?
The closest Anchor threads to 62 are 76 Plum Medium Light (ΔE 2.17), 40 Rose (ΔE 4.2), and 27 Baby Pink Dark (ΔE 6.38). These are useful substitutes when 62 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 62?
Reach for Anchor 62 (Cerise Light) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 62.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 62 (Cerise 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, 62 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.