1088 — Taupe Very Dark
Reds family#3E251E
Need details on Anchor 1088? This dark, moderately saturated red shade (Taupe Very Dark) is hex #3E251E, RGB 62, 37, 30. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Anchor 1088
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 1088
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 1088
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 1088
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Anchor 1088 (Taupe Very Dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 1088
Anchor threads that pair well with 1088, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor1088 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 1088
A dark, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Anchor 1088 carries the name Taupe Very Dark with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as dark and rich, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 1088?
Anchor 1088 is called Taupe Very Dark. It's a dark red shade (hex #3E251E, RGB 62, 37, 30) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 1088?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 1088 (Taupe Very Dark) is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 82%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 1088?
The closest Anchor threads to 1088 are 380 Black Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 4.03), 382 Black Brown Very Dark (ΔE 4.2), and 381 Black Brown Dark (ΔE 5.09). These are useful substitutes when 1088 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 1088?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 1088 (Taupe Very Dark) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Anchor 1088 (Taupe Very Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 1088 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.