9046 — Christmas Red Bright
Reds family#D0242A
Anchor 9046 (Christmas Red Bright) is a medium, vivid red shade with hex code #D0242A and RGB values 208, 36, 42. 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 9046
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 9046
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 9046
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 9046
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like Anchor 9046 (Christmas Red Bright) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Anchor 46 (Christmas Red Light) is so near (ΔE 0.3), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 9046
Anchor threads that pair well with 9046, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor9046 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 9046
Anchor 9046 is the floss known as Christmas Red Bright: a vivid, medium member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its rich and lively presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 9046 look like?
Anchor 9046 (Christmas Red Bright) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #D0242A and RGB 208, 36, 42. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 9046?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 9046 (Christmas Red Bright) is DMC 350 (Coral medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 84%) and DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark, 81%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 9046?
The closest Anchor threads to 9046 are 46 Christmas Red Light (ΔE 0.3), 13 Coral Dark (ΔE 2.8), and 47 Christmas Red (ΔE 4.03). These are useful substitutes when 9046 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 9046?
Reach for Anchor 9046 (Christmas Red Bright) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 9046.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 9046 (Christmas Red Bright)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 9046 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.