273 — Beaver Grey Very Dark
Browns family#52473F
Anchor 273 — Beaver Grey Very Dark — has hex #52473F and RGB 82, 71, 63. This medium-dark, subdued brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 273
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 273
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 273
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 273
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 273
Anchor threads that pair well with 273, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor273 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 273
Known as Beaver Grey Very Dark, Anchor 273 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. It has a somber and rich feel that suits cinnamon motifs and bark patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with gingerbread themes or tree trunks for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 273 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 273 is Beaver Grey Very Dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #52473F, RGB 82, 71, 63). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 273?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 273 (Beaver Grey Very Dark) is DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark, 74%) and DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 73%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 273?
The closest Anchor threads to 273 are 904 Brown Grey Medium (ΔE 5.48), 1041 Beaver Grey Ultra Dark (ΔE 6.85), and 905 Brown Grey Dark (ΔE 7.85). These are useful substitutes when 273 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 273 good for?
Anchor 273 (Beaver Grey Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 273.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 273 (Beaver Grey Very 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, 273 has a contrast ratio of about 9:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.