74 — Plum Very Light
Pinks family
Anchor 74 (Plum Very Light) is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #EFA1BB and RGB values 239, 161, 187. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 74
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 74
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 74
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 74 (Plum Very Light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 50 (Pink), is barely a step away (ΔE 3). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 74
Anchor threads that pair well with 74, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor 74 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 74
A light, vivid entry in the pinks family, Anchor 74 carries the name Plum Very Light with rose pink tones. Its fresh and easy presence shines in cherry blossoms and ballet themes alike. Pull this thread for baby projects or peony petals when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 74?
Anchor 74 is called Plum Very Light. It's a light pink shade (hex #EFA1BB, RGB 239, 161, 187) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 74?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 74 (Plum Very Light) is DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 86%) and DMC 605 (Cranberry very light, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 74?
The closest Anchor threads to 74 are 50 Pink (ΔE 3), 49 Pink Light (ΔE 3.1), and 60 Cerise Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.32). These are useful substitutes when 74 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 74?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 74 (Plum Very Light) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 74 (Plum Very 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, 74 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.