74 — Plum Very Light
Pinks family#E795A5
Anchor 74 (Plum Very Light) is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #E795A5 and RGB values 231, 149, 165. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 74
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 74
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 75 (Plum Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.28). 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
Anchor74 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. 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 #E795A5, RGB 231, 149, 165) 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 3326 (Rose light (776)) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light, 85%) and DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 74?
The closest Anchor threads to 74 are 75 Plum Light (ΔE 2.28), 66 Dusty Plum Light (ΔE 2.66), and 60 Cerise Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.21). 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 2.3:1 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.