1084 — Taupe
Browns family#A07864
Below: Anchor 1084 (Taupe), a medium, muted brown shade with hex #A07864 and RGB 160, 120, 100. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 1084
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1084
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 1084
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1084
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 1084 (Taupe) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1084
Anchor threads that pair well with 1084, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor1084 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 1084
Meet Anchor 1084, Taupe — a muted, medium thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The restrained and earthy character of this shade lends itself well to rustic designs and leather accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for horse designs and cinnamon motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 1084 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 1084 is Taupe — a medium brown thread (hex #A07864, RGB 160, 120, 100). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1084?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1084 (Taupe) is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 69%) and DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 68%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 1084?
The closest Anchor threads to 1084 are 378 Dusty Flesh Medium (ΔE 4.94), 379 Dusty Flesh Dark (ΔE 5.05), and 832 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 5.94). These are useful substitutes when 1084 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 1084 good for?
Anchor 1084 (Taupe) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1084.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1084 (Taupe)?
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, 1084 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.