9 — Coral Very Light
Pinks family#F4948E
Below: Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light), a light, highly saturated pink shade with hex #F4948E and RGB 244, 148, 142. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 9
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 9
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 9
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 9
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light) sits a hair from Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light) (ΔE 1.86) — 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 9
Anchor threads that pair well with 9, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor9 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 9
Meet Anchor 9, Coral Very Light — a highly saturated, light thread in the pinks family. The gentle and clear character of this shade lends itself well to baby projects and peony petals. Stitchers frequently choose it for flamingo designs and tulip blooms in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 9 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 9 is Coral Very Light — a light pink thread (hex #F4948E, RGB 244, 148, 142). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 9?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light) is DMC 761 (Salmon light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 70%) and DMC 353 (Peach, 70%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 9?
The closest Anchor threads to 9 are 1022 Dusty Rose Light (ΔE 1.86), 894 Shell Pink Medium Light (ΔE 4.88), and 36 Pink Bright Very Light (ΔE 6.19). These are useful substitutes when 9 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 9 good for?
Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. 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 9.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 9 (Coral 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, 9 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.