Anchor Stranded Cotton

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.

Hex
#3A3A3A
RGB
58, 58, 58
HSL
0°, 0%, 23%
Lab
24.4, 0.0, -0.0
Lightness
23%
Dark
Saturation
0%
Neutral
Hue
0°
Family
Blacks

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 400

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 400 Pewter Grey Dark

Madeira

Steel Grey Dark 1714 89% Good
Shell Grey Very Dark 1809 72% Approx
Dusty Blue Dark 1712 67% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 1812 64% Fair
Beige Grey Very Dark 1905 62% Fair

J&P Coates

Charcoal Grey Dark 8999 58% Fair
Avocado Dark 6269 46% Fair
Turf Green 6880 39% Fair
Grass Green Ultra Dark 6021 32% Fair
Pine Medium Dark 6878 31% Fair

Sullivans

Ash Grey Very Light 45121 89% Good
Pewter Grey Dark 45089 83% Good
Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 45241 71% Approx
Beaver Grey Very Dark 45151 69% Approx
Pewter Grey Very Dark 45397 67% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 895 895 88% Good
Cosmo 156 156 84% Good
Cosmo 155 155 73% Approx
Cosmo 601 601 63% Fair
Cosmo 478 478 59% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Muddy Puddle Muddy Puddle 73% Approx
Wisconsin Woods Wisconsin Woods 70% Approx
River Rocks River Rocks 64% Fair
Campfire Campfire 64% Fair
Balsam Fir Balsam Fir 62% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Okefenokee 3940 74% Approx
Charcoal 1303 60% Fair
Kohl 3900 60% Fair
Swamp Water 4129 60% Fair
Onyx 1304 59% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Storm Clouds 0981 82% Good
Cast Iron Skillet 1060 70% Approx
Lagoon 0980 57% Fair
Witching Hour 0391 48% Fair
Island Blue 0940 42% Fair

Valdani

Pewter Grey very dark 8122 81% Good
Ash Grey very light 893 68% Approx
Brown Grey dark P9 59% Fair
Avocado Green dark 199 47% Fair
Beige Brown very dark 1644 43% Fair

Crescent Colours

Black Coffee 004 64% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 60% Fair
Tartan Plaid 073 57% Fair
Camouflage 063 55% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 55% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 400

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 400 Pewter Grey Dark
Beaver Grey Medium Anchor 8581 Very close ΔE 2.93 Beaver Grey Dark Anchor 1040 Very close ΔE 3.63 Pewter Grey Anchor 235 Very close ΔE 4.64 Beaver Grey Very Dark Anchor 273 Close ΔE 5.34 Beaver Grey Ultra Dark Anchor 1041 Noticeable ΔE 6.35 Shell Grey Very Dark Anchor 401 Noticeable ΔE 6.71 Antique Blue Dark Anchor 922 Noticeable ΔE 6.73 Pewter Grey Very Dark Anchor 236 Noticeable ΔE 8.59

Color Harmonies for Anchor 400

Anchor threads that pair well with 400, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
400
8581 Beaver Grey Medium
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
400
8581 Beaver Grey Medium 8581 Beaver Grey Medium
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
400
8581 Beaver Grey Medium 8581 Beaver Grey Medium
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
400
399 Steel Grey Light 848 Grey Blue Light 397 Pearl Grey Ultra Very Light

Blacks Family

Anchor 400 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.

400 Pewter Grey Dark 400 235 Pewter Grey 235 1040 Beaver Grey Dark 1040 8581 Beaver Grey Medium 8581 273 Beaver Grey Very Dark 273 1041 Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 1041 236 Pewter Grey Very Dark 236 403 Black 403

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.

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