1085 — Taupe Dark
Browns family#917452
Anchor 1085 (Taupe Dark) is a medium, muted brown shade with hex code #917452 and RGB values 145, 116, 82. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1085
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1085
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 1085
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1085
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 1085 (Taupe Dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 898 (Drab Brown Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.41). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1085
Anchor threads that pair well with 1085, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor1085 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 1085
Taupe Dark (catalog code Anchor 1085) is a medium, muted shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a steady and quiet presence to projects featuring leather accents or horse designs. Look for it in charts that feature cinnamon motifs or bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1085?
Anchor 1085 is called Taupe Dark. It's a medium brown shade (hex #917452, RGB 145, 116, 82) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1085?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1085 (Taupe Dark) is DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 73%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1085?
The closest Anchor threads to 1085 are 898 Drab Brown Dark (ΔE 1.41), 903 Brown Grey Medium (ΔE 3.94), and 832 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 4.71). These are useful substitutes when 1085 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1085?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1085 (Taupe Dark) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1085 (Taupe Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 1085 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.