65 — Cerise Ultra Very Dark
Reds family#A11F34
Need details on Anchor 65? This medium-dark, vivid red shade (Cerise Ultra Very Dark) is hex #A11F34, RGB 161, 31, 52. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 65
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 65
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 65
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 65
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.73), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 65
Anchor threads that pair well with 65, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor65 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 65
Anchor 65 is the floss known as Cerise Ultra Very Dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and vivid, perfect for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 65 look like?
Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #A11F34 and RGB 161, 31, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 65?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 89%) and DMC 326 (Rose very deep, 89%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 65?
The closest Anchor threads to 65 are 69 Dusty Plum Medium Dark (ΔE 1.73), 59 Pink Mauve Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 3.58), and 896 Shell Pink (ΔE 3.96). These are useful substitutes when 65 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 65?
Reach for Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 65.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark)?
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, 65 has a contrast ratio of about 7.6:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.