1049 — Copper Medium Dark
Browns family
Anchor 1049 — Copper Medium Dark — has hex #894A1C and RGB 137, 74, 28. This medium-dark, vivid brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1049
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 1049
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1049
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 1049
Anchor threads that pair well with 1049, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor 1049 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 1049
Anchor 1049 (Copper Medium Dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. It has a deep and vivid feel that suits gingerbread themes and tree trunks particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with earth tones or animal fur for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1049 look like?
Anchor 1049 (Copper Medium Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #894A1C and RGB 137, 74, 28. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1049?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1049 (Copper Medium Dark) is DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 81%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1049?
The closest Anchor threads to 1049 are 370 Coffee Medium (ΔE 3.4), 309 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 4.5), and 349 Chocolate Medium (ΔE 4.86). These are useful substitutes when 1049 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1049?
Reach for Anchor 1049 (Copper Medium Dark) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1049.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1049 (Copper Medium 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, 1049 has a contrast ratio of about 6.9:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.