Anchor Stranded Cotton

1004 — Orange Spice Very Dark

Browns family

Anchor 1004 (Orange Spice Very Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex code #863A1A and RGB values 134, 58, 26. 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.

Hex
#863A1A
RGB
134, 58, 26
HSL
18°, 68%, 31%
Lab
34.3, 30.6, 34.5
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
68%
Rich
Hue
18°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1004

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 1004 Orange Spice Very Dark

Sullivans

Topaz Ultra Very Dark 45198 84% Good
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 79% Approx
Brown Light 45095 74% Approx
Golden Brown 45423 70% Approx
Mahogany Medium 45049 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

Fallen Leaves 067 86% Good
Almost Auburn 156 83% Good
Just Rust 144 78% Approx
Whatley Woodlands 153 74% Approx
Bramble Bush 130 62% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 1004

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 1004 Orange Spice Very Dark
Terracotta Dark Anchor 5975 Near identical ΔE 2.28 Mahogany Dark Anchor 341 Very close ΔE 2.75 Mahogany Very Dark Anchor 1014 Close ΔE 5.14 Mahogany Medium Dark Anchor 340 Close ΔE 5.15 Tan Very Dark Anchor 944 Close ΔE 5.25 Chocolate Medium Dark Anchor 355 Noticeable ΔE 5.93 Antique Mahogany Dark Anchor 884 Noticeable ΔE 6.37 Copper Medium Dark Anchor 1049 Noticeable ΔE 6.52

Working with Anchor 1004

On white fabric
8:1
On dark fabric
2.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Anchor 1004 (Orange Spice Very Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 5975 (Terracotta Dark) (ΔE 2.28) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 1004

Anchor threads that pair well with 1004, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
1004
1068 Teal
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
1004
1088 Taupe Very Dark 39 Dusty Pink Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
1004
188 Turquoise Dark 142 Royal Blue Medium
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
1004
1001 Golden Brown 9575 Terracotta Light 8 Peach Light

Browns Family

Anchor 1004 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

1004 Orange Spice Very Dark 1004 5975 Terracotta Dark 5975 907 Gold Medium 907 1049 Copper Medium Dark 1049 903 Brown Grey Medium 903 901 Old Gold Dark 901 341 Mahogany Dark 341 370 Coffee Medium 370 309 Topaz Medium Dark 309 355 Chocolate Medium Dark 355 393 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark 393

About Anchor 1004

Meet Anchor 1004, Orange Spice Very Dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its intense and saturated presence shines in rustic designs and leather accents alike. Pull this thread for horse designs or cinnamon motifs when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 1004 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 1004 is Orange Spice Very Dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #863A1A, RGB 134, 58, 26). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1004?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 1004 (Orange Spice Very Dark) is DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 77%) and DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 75%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 1004?

The closest Anchor threads to 1004 are 5975 Terracotta Dark (ΔE 2.28), 341 Mahogany Dark (ΔE 2.75), and 1014 Mahogany Very Dark (ΔE 5.14). These are useful substitutes when 1004 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 1004 good for?

Anchor 1004 (Orange Spice Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1004.

What fabric color works best with Anchor 1004 (Orange Spice Very Dark)?

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, 1004 has a contrast ratio of about 8:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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