Anchor Stranded Cotton

1050 — Mocha Brown Dark

Browns family

Looking up Anchor 1050? It's Mocha Brown Dark, a dark brown shade (#361F0C / RGB 54, 31, 12). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#361F0C
RGB
54, 31, 12
HSL
27°, 64%, 13%
Lab
14.3, 9.0, 16.4
Lightness
13%
Very dark
Saturation
64%
Rich
Hue
27°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1050

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

Anchor 1050 Mocha Brown Dark

Madeira

Chocolate 2005 91% Good
Tan Ultra Very Dark 2006 87% Good
Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark 1914 84% Good
Tan Very Dark 2007 65% Approx
Beige Brown Very Dark 1913 64% Fair

J&P Coates

Fudge Dark 5382 57% Fair
Fudge 5478 48% Fair
Fudge Medium 5381 39% Fair
Coffee Dark 5360 30% Fair
Coffee Dark 5472 30% Fair

Sullivans

Mocha Brown Very Dark 45323 79% Approx
Mocha Brown Dark 45393 76% Approx
Beige Brown Dark 45237 71% Approx
Beige Brown Very Dark 45236 68% Approx
Coffee Brown Dark 45211 59% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 2311 2311 72% Approx
Cosmo 4311 4311 60% Fair
Cosmo 2040 2040 51% Fair
Cosmo 312 312 51% Fair
Cosmo 310 310 49% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Hickory Sticks Hickory Sticks 67% Approx
La Tierra La Tierra 64% Fair
Weathervane Weathervane 62% Fair
Bramble Bush Bramble Bush 62% Fair
Sticks & Twigs Sticks & Twigs 61% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Tatanka 1272 75% Approx
Swiss Chocolate 1237 59% Fair
Molasses 1268 58% Fair
Onyx 1304 54% Fair
Rum Raisin 1270 50% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Witching Hour 0391 56% Fair
Storm Clouds 0981 27% Fair
Acorn 0111 26% Fair
Brown Bear 1191 24% Fair
Cast Iron Skillet 1060 21% Fair

Valdani

Coffee Brown ultra dk 1645 66% Approx
Beige Brown very dark 1644 61% Fair
Mocha Brown dark 1643 51% Fair
Cocoa dark 171 38% Fair
Golden Olive very dark 154 37% Fair

Crescent Colours

Brown Sugar 178 36% Fair
Black Coffee 004 34% Fair
Cappuccino 007 32% Fair
Wisconsin Woods 114 30% Fair
Whatley Woodlands 153 29% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 1050

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

Anchor 1050 Mocha Brown Dark
Black Brown Dark Anchor 381 Very close ΔE 2.82 Black Brown Medium Dark Anchor 380 Very close ΔE 3.95 Black Brown Very Dark Anchor 382 Very close ΔE 4.5 Hazelnut Brown Dark Anchor 906 Very close ΔE 4.94 Brown Grey Dark Anchor 905 Close ΔE 5.33 Black Brown Medium Anchor 360 Noticeable ΔE 6.37 Coffee Very Dark Anchor 359 Noticeable ΔE 8.13 Brown Grey Medium Anchor 904 Noticeable ΔE 8.33

Color Harmonies for Anchor 1050

Anchor threads that pair well with 1050, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
1050
164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
1050
846 Khaki Green Dark 382 Black Brown Very Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
1050
862 Fern Green Very Dark 123 Blue Purple Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
1050
904 Brown Grey Medium 392 Beige Grey Dark 368 Coffee 880 Cream Medium

Browns Family

Anchor 1050 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

1050 Mocha Brown Dark 1050 360 Black Brown Medium 360 277 Gold Dark 277 906 Hazelnut Brown Dark 906 905 Brown Grey Dark 905 380 Black Brown Medium Dark 380 381 Black Brown Dark 381 382 Black Brown Very Dark 382

About Anchor 1050

Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark) is a dark, vivid shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a bold and saturated look that suits gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching earth tones or animal fur.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anchor 1050 look like?

Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark) is a dark shade in the browns family with hex #361F0C and RGB 54, 31, 12. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.

Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1050?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark) is DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 66%) and DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 66%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 1050?

The closest Anchor threads to 1050 are 381 Black Brown Dark (ΔE 2.82), 380 Black Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 3.95), and 382 Black Brown Very Dark (ΔE 4.5). These are useful substitutes when 1050 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Anchor 1050?

Reach for Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1050.

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