63 — Cerise
Pinks family#D94275
Looking up Anchor 63? It's Cerise, a medium-light pink shade (#D94275 / RGB 217, 66, 117). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 63
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 63
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 63
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 63
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 63
Anchor threads that pair well with 63, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor63 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 63
Meet Anchor 63, Cerise — a vivid, medium-light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as crisp and versatile — 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-light pink thread (hex #D94275, RGB 217, 66, 117). 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 602 (Cranberry medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 85%) and DMC 335 (Rose, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 63?
The closest Anchor threads to 63 are 57 Pink Mauve Medium Dark (ΔE 5.03), 41 Rose Dark (ΔE 5.69), and 68 Dusty Plum Medium (ΔE 5.74). 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-light 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 63 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.