391 — Beige Grey Medium
Browns family#D4C1A9
Anchor 391 (Beige Grey Medium) is a light, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #D4C1A9 and RGB values 212, 193, 169. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 391
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 391
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 391
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 391
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 391 (Beige Grey Medium) 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 885 (Yellow Beige Very Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.2). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 391
Anchor threads that pair well with 391, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor391 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 391
A light, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, Anchor 391 carries the name Beige Grey Medium with earthy sienna tones. Its easy and clean presence shines in bark patterns and gingerbread themes alike. Pull this thread for tree trunks or earth tones when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 391?
Anchor 391 is called Beige Grey Medium. It's a light brown shade (hex #D4C1A9, RGB 212, 193, 169) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 391?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 391 (Beige Grey Medium) is DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 77%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 391?
The closest Anchor threads to 391 are 885 Yellow Beige Very Light (ΔE 2.2), 831 Drab Brown Light (ΔE 2.86), and 830 Drab Brown Very Light (ΔE 3.4). These are useful substitutes when 391 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 391?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 391 (Beige Grey Medium) for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The light 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 391 (Beige Grey Medium)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 391 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.