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

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

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

Working with Anchor 1050

On white fabric
15.5:1
On dark fabric
1.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Very dark shades like Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.

Blending & gradients

Because Anchor 381 (Black Brown Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.82), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

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.

Is Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 1050 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.

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