1040 — Beaver Grey Dark
Grays family#9D998E
Need details on Anchor 1040? This medium-light, subdued gray shade (Beaver Grey Dark) is hex #9D998E, RGB 157, 153, 142. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1040
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1040
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 1040
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1040
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1040
Anchor threads that pair well with 1040, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Anchor1040 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Anchor 1040
Anchor 1040 is the floss known as Beaver Grey Dark: a subdued, medium-light member of the grays family. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for urban scenes and neutral backgrounds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on castle walls and elephant motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1040 look like?
Anchor 1040 (Beaver Grey Dark) is a medium-light shade in the grays family with hex #9D998E and RGB 157, 153, 142. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring storm cloud accents and slate textures.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1040?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1040 (Beaver Grey Dark) is DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 68%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 65%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1040?
The closest Anchor threads to 1040 are 392 Beige Grey Dark (ΔE 7.6), 399 Steel Grey Light (ΔE 8.25), and 235 Pewter Grey (ΔE 8.6). These are useful substitutes when 1040 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1040?
Reach for Anchor 1040 (Beaver Grey Dark) when your project calls for storm cloud accents, slate textures, rabbit fur, shading. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1040.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1040 (Beaver Grey 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, 1040 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.