1003 — Salmon
Browns family
Below: Anchor 1003 (Salmon), a medium, vivid brown shade with hex #B15824 and RGB 177, 88, 36. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1003
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 1003
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1003
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because Anchor 1001 (Golden Brown) is so near (ΔE 2.99), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1003
Anchor threads that pair well with 1003, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor 1003 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 1003
Anchor 1003 (Salmon) is a medium, vivid shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The rich and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1003 look like?
Anchor 1003 (Salmon) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #B15824 and RGB 177, 88, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1003?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1003 (Salmon) is DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 435 (Brown very light, 77%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 71%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1003?
The closest Anchor threads to 1003 are 1001 Golden Brown (ΔE 2.99), 326 Orange Spice Dark (ΔE 4.18), and 339 Mahogany (ΔE 5.18). These are useful substitutes when 1003 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1003?
Reach for Anchor 1003 (Salmon) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1003.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1003 (Salmon)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1003 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.