400 — Pewter Grey Dark
Blacks family
Looking up Anchor 400? It's Pewter Grey Dark, a dark black shade (#3A3A3A / RGB 58, 58, 58). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 400
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 400
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 400
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 400 (Pewter Grey Dark) sits a hair from Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium) (ΔE 2.93) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 400
Anchor threads that pair well with 400, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Anchor 400 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Anchor 400
Known as Pewter Grey Dark, Anchor 400 is a dark, subdued shade sitting in the blacks family. Expect a dramatic and quiet look that suits crow motifs, gothic accents, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching shadow textures or outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 400 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 400 is Pewter Grey Dark — a dark black thread (hex #3A3A3A, RGB 58, 58, 58). It shows up most in wrought iron and night skies.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 400?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 400 (Pewter Grey Dark) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 78%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 78%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 400?
The closest Anchor threads to 400 are 8581 Beaver Grey Medium (ΔE 2.93), 1040 Beaver Grey Dark (ΔE 3.63), and 235 Pewter Grey (ΔE 4.64). These are useful substitutes when 400 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 400 good for?
Anchor 400 (Pewter Grey Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wrought iron, night skies, silhouettes, calligraphy. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 400.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 400 (Pewter Grey Dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 400 has a contrast ratio of about 11.4:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.