9 — Coral Very Light
Reds family
Below: Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light), a light, vivid red shade with hex #EC887D and RGB 236, 136, 125. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 9
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 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 10 (Coral Light) (ΔE 3.04) — 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.
Reds Family
Anchor 9 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 9
Meet Anchor 9, Coral Very Light — a vivid, light thread in the reds family with true red tones. The gentle and clear character of this shade lends itself well to poppies and cardinal birds. Stitchers frequently choose it for apple motifs and ladybug designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 9 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 9 is Coral Very Light — a light red thread (hex #EC887D, RGB 236, 136, 125). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 9?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 9 (Coral Very Light) is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 70%) and DMC 3341 (Apricot, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 9?
The closest Anchor threads to 9 are 10 Coral Light (ΔE 3.04), 328 Peach Medium (ΔE 6.29), and 868 Peach Flesh (ΔE 6.37). 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 hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. 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 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.