9046 — Christmas Red Bright
Reds family
Anchor 9046 (Christmas Red Bright) is a medium-dark, highly saturated red shade with hex code #C82300 and RGB values 200, 35, 0. 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 9046
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 9046
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 9046
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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 2.3), 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
Anchor 9046 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 9046
Anchor 9046 is the floss known as Christmas Red Bright: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its deep and vivid 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-dark shade in the reds family with hex #C82300 and RGB 200, 35, 0. 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 900 (Burnt Orange dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark, 71%) and DMC 921 (Copper, 65%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 9046?
The closest Anchor threads to 9046 are 46 Christmas Red Light (ΔE 2.3), 335 Orange Red (ΔE 4.37), and 334 Orange Red Very Dark (ΔE 4.67). 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-dark 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 9046 has a contrast ratio of about 5.7:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.