Anchor 23 Baby Pink
On screen, Anchor 23 Baby Pink reads as a light, soft pink (#fbbec3). Its DMC twin is DMC 3689 Mauve Light (ΔE 0.8, identical to the eye), and the nearest Madeira is Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 23 Baby Pink
#fbbec3 · RGB 251, 190, 195
Closest to Anchor 23 in other brands
- DMC 3689 Mauve Light ΔE 0.8 identical
- Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light ΔE 2.6 very close
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 3.2 close
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 8.8 similar
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.2 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 7.7 similar
Anchor 23 color values
| Code | 23 |
|---|---|
| Name | Baby Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #fbbec3 |
| RGB | 251, 190, 195 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.5, a* 22.6, b* 6.0 |
| HSL | 355°, 88 %, 86 % |
| Color family | Pink, 3 of 40 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3689 Mauve Light, ΔE 0.8 |
Anchor 23 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to Anchor 23; the loosest listed is Nabbi N10 at ΔE 15.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3689 | Mauve Light | 0.8 | identical |
| DMC | 3716 | Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | 2.2 | very close |
| DMC | 605 | Cranberry Very Light | 2.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 502 | Baby Pink Light | 2.6 | very close |
| Madeira | 607 | Plum Ultra Very Light | 3.2 | close |
| Madeira | 503 | Baby Pink Medium Light | 3.4 | close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 3.2 | close |
| Perler | Flamingo | code 80-15203 | 3.6 | close |
| Hama | 95 | Pastel Rose | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 9.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 5.2 | close |
| Artkal S | SG2 | Glow Pink | 7.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 7.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 15.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 23
2 other Anchor colors within ΔE 3 of Anchor 23, led by Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light at ΔE 2.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Antique Rose Very Light | #fcc3cc | 2.1 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 48 | China Rose Very Light | #f9c4ce | 2.9 | slightly more muted |
| 49 | China Rose Light | #ecb5bd | 3.1 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1020 | Peony Very Light | #f1beb6 | 5.6 | slightly more muted |
| 968 | Wineberry Light | #e5acaa | 5.6 | darker |
| 24 | Carnation Very Light | #faa6ab | 6.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 1021 | Peony Light | #e9aba5 | 6.5 | darker |
| 893 | Rose Wine | #eeb3a7 | 7.3 | a little darker |
Shading Anchor 23: lighter and darker pink steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor pink family, L* from 84 to 75.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lighter | 73 | Antique Rose Very Light | 84.0 |
| 1 lighter | 48 | China Rose Very Light | 84.0 |
| this color | 23 | Baby Pink | 82.5 |
| 1 darker | 1020 | Peony Very Light | 81.2 |
| 2 darker | 49 | China Rose Light | 78.8 |
| 3 darker | 24 | Carnation Very Light | 76.4 |
| 4 darker | 968 | Wineberry Light | 75.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 23
One strand each of Anchor 51 and Anchor 892 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 73, ΔE 2.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 51 Nelke Dunkel + 1 × Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light | #f9bdc4 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 1026 Wineberry Very Light + 1 × Anchor 51 Nelke Dunkel | #fbbbc3 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 50 China Rose Medium + 1 × Anchor 271 Soft Carnation | #f9c2c8 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 23
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fbbec3; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 13.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 924 | Olive Green Very Dark | 4.6:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 23
Swapping Anchor 23 for DMC 3689 is safe even across large fills: at ΔE 0.8 the published values are practically the same in lightness and saturation, so a chart keyed in Anchor works in DMC without a test stitch.
Anchor 23 is number 3 of 40 in the Anchor pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 48 China Rose Very Light and down to Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 73 and Anchor 48, its only neighbors inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 23 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Carnation Pink (ΔE 3.2), Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 8.8) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 5.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 23?
DMC 3689 Mauve Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 23 Baby Pink (ΔE 0.8, identical). Runners-up: DMC 3716 (ΔE 2.2) and DMC 605 (ΔE 2.9).
What color is Anchor 23?
Anchor 23 Baby Pink is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #fbbec3, RGB 251, 190, 195, L* 82.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 23?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 73 Antique Rose Very Light is nearest (ΔE 2.1). From other brands, DMC 3689 (ΔE 0.8) or Madeira 502 (ΔE 2.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 51 and Anchor 892 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Anchor 23 in Perler beads?
Perler Carnation Pink (#f8c7c9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.2 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 95 Pastel Rose (ΔE 8.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 23?
Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light at ΔE 2.6 (very close), then Madeira 607 at ΔE 3.2.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light ΔE 5.6
- Anchor 893 Rose Wine ΔE 7.3
Anchor 23 in other brands
- Madeira 502 Baby Pink Light ΔE 2.6
- Perler Carnation Pink ΔE 3.2
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose ΔE 8.8
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 5.2
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 7.7