277 — Gold Dark
Browns family#834A1E
Looking up Anchor 277? It's Gold Dark, a medium-dark brown shade (#834A1E / RGB 131, 74, 30). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Anchor 277
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 277
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 277
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 277
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 277
Anchor threads that pair well with 277, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor277 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 277
Gold Dark (catalog code Anchor 277) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a strong and rich look that suits earth tones, animal fur, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching warm outlines or wooden textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 277?
Anchor 277 is called Gold Dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #834A1E, RGB 131, 74, 30) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 277?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 277 (Gold Dark) is DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 83%) and DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 277?
The closest Anchor threads to 277 are 944 Tan Very Dark (ΔE 4.45), 375 Hazelnut Brown Medium (ΔE 4.9), and 889 Drab Brown Very Dark (ΔE 6.12). These are useful substitutes when 277 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 277?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 277 (Gold Dark) for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The medium-dark 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 277 (Gold 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, 277 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.