63 — Cerise
Pinks family
Looking up Anchor 63? It's Cerise, a medium pink shade (#A32C64 / RGB 163, 44, 100). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 63
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 63
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 63
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 63 (Cerise) sits a hair from Anchor 77 (Plum Medium) (ΔE 2.66) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 63
Anchor threads that pair well with 63, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 63 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 63
Meet Anchor 63, Cerise — a vivid, medium thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as vibrant and steady — a go-to choice for baby projects and peony petals. It also turns up in patterns built around flamingo designs and tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 63 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 63 is Cerise — a medium pink thread (hex #A32C64, RGB 163, 44, 100). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 63?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 63 (Cerise) is DMC 718 (Plum) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark, 77%) and DMC 917 (Plum medium, 75%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 63?
The closest Anchor threads to 63 are 77 Plum Medium (ΔE 2.66), 88 Mauve Medium (ΔE 3.33), and 68 Dusty Plum Medium (ΔE 3.42). These are useful substitutes when 63 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 63 good for?
Anchor 63 (Cerise) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 63.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 63 (Cerise)?
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, 63 has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.