1041 — Beaver Grey Ultra Dark
Blacks family
Below: Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark), a dark, subdued black shade with hex #2A2824 and RGB 42, 40, 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 1041
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 1041
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1041
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 273 (Beaver Grey Very Dark) (ΔE 1.8) — 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 1041
Anchor threads that pair well with 1041, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Anchor 1041 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Anchor 1041
Known as Beaver Grey Ultra Dark, Anchor 1041 is a dark, subdued shade sitting in the blacks family. The dramatic and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for dramatic backgrounds and wrought iron. Expect to see it used in night skies and silhouettes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1041 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1041 is Beaver Grey Ultra Dark — a dark black thread (hex #2A2824, RGB 42, 40, 36). It shows up most in gothic accents and shadow textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1041?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark) is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 66%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 65%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1041?
The closest Anchor threads to 1041 are 273 Beaver Grey Very Dark (ΔE 1.8), 236 Pewter Grey Very Dark (ΔE 4), and 401 Shell Grey Very Dark (ΔE 5.39). These are useful substitutes when 1041 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1041 good for?
Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring gothic accents, shadow textures, outlines, lettering. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1041.
Is Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1041 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.