393 — Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark
Browns family#867062
Anchor 393 — Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark — has hex #867062 and RGB 134, 112, 98. This medium, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 393
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 393
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 393
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 393
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 393 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 393
Anchor threads that pair well with 393, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor393 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 393
Meet Anchor 393, Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark — a muted, medium thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is restrained and earthy, making it a popular choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for animal fur or warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 393 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 393 is Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark — a medium brown thread (hex #867062, RGB 134, 112, 98). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 393?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 393 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark) is DMC 07 (Driftwood) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 68%) and DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 65%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 393?
The closest Anchor threads to 393 are 903 Brown Grey Medium (ΔE 5.32), 1085 Taupe Dark (ΔE 7.62), and 832 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 7.66). These are useful substitutes when 393 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 393 good for?
Anchor 393 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 393.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 393 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 393 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.