1086 — Taupe Medium Dark
Browns family#694B3A
Looking up Anchor 1086? It's Taupe Medium Dark, a medium-dark brown shade (#694B3A / RGB 105, 75, 58). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 1086
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1086
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 1086
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1086
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 1086
Anchor threads that pair well with 1086, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor1086 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 1086
Anchor 1086 is the floss known as Taupe Medium Dark: a muted, medium-dark member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The shade reads as deep and grounded — a go-to choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 1086 look like?
Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #694B3A and RGB 105, 75, 58. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 1086?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark) is DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige dark, 74%) and DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 69%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 1086?
The closest Anchor threads to 1086 are 889 Drab Brown Very Dark (ΔE 5.04), 904 Brown Grey Medium (ΔE 6.18), and 1050 Mocha Brown Dark (ΔE 6.45). These are useful substitutes when 1086 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 1086?
Reach for Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1086.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 1086 (Taupe 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, 1086 has a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.