1041 — Beaver Grey Ultra Dark
Blacks family#3D3B37
Below: Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark), a dark, subdued black shade with hex #3D3B37 and RGB 61, 59, 55. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 1041
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1041
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 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.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1041
Anchor threads that pair well with 1041, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Anchor1041 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 #3D3B37, RGB 61, 59, 55). 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 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 73%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1041?
The closest Anchor threads to 1041 are 273 Beaver Grey Very Dark (ΔE 6.85), 236 Pewter Grey Very Dark (ΔE 7.78), and 862 Fern Green Very Dark (ΔE 8.36). 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.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 1041 has a contrast ratio of about 11.2:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 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.