1001 — Golden Brown
Oranges family#DB7C3D
Anchor 1001 — Golden Brown — has hex #DB7C3D and RGB 219, 124, 61. This medium, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 1001
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1001
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 1001
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1001
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 1001 (Golden Brown) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1001
Anchor threads that pair well with 1001, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor1001 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 1001
Known as Golden Brown, Anchor 1001 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. It has a vibrant and steady feel that suits seasonal designs and pumpkins particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with marigolds or fall wreaths for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1001 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1001 is Golden Brown — a medium orange thread (hex #DB7C3D, RGB 219, 124, 61). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1001?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1001 (Golden Brown) is DMC 977 (Golden Brown light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 71%) and DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 67%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1001?
The closest Anchor threads to 1001 are 1003 Salmon (ΔE 4.29), 324 Orange Spice Medium (ΔE 5.52), and 316 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 1001 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1001 good for?
Anchor 1001 (Golden Brown) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1001.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1001 (Golden Brown)?
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, 1001 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.