66 — Dusty Plum Light
Pinks family#E594AC
Below: Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light), a light, vivid pink shade with hex #E594AC and RGB 229, 148, 172. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 66
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 66
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 66
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 66
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light) sits a hair from Anchor 60 (Cerise Ultra Very Light) (ΔE 2.49) — 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 66
Anchor threads that pair well with 66, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor66 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 66
Known as Dusty Plum Light, Anchor 66 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The gentle and clear mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. Expect to see it used in rose buds and florals across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 66 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 66 is Dusty Plum Light — a light pink thread (hex #E594AC, RGB 229, 148, 172). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 66?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light) is DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3326 (Rose light (776), 78%) and DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light, 77%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 66?
The closest Anchor threads to 66 are 60 Cerise Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.49), 74 Plum Very Light (ΔE 2.66), and 55 Pink Mauve Light (ΔE 2.97). These are useful substitutes when 66 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 66 good for?
Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. 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 66.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 66 (Dusty Plum 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, 66 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.