403 — Black
Blacks family
Below: Anchor 403 (Black), a very dark, subdued black shade with hex #000000 and RGB 0, 0, 0. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 403
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 403
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 403
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Anchor 403 (Black) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 403
Anchor threads that pair well with 403, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Anchor 403 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Anchor 403
Meet Anchor 403, Black — a subdued, very dark thread in the blacks family. The somber and commanding character of this shade lends itself well to outlines and lettering. Stitchers frequently choose it for bold contrast and dramatic backgrounds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 403 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 403 is Black — a very dark black thread (hex #000000, RGB 0, 0, 0). It shows up most in calligraphy and cat designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 403?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 403 (Black) is DMC 310 (Black) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 49%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 39%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 403?
The closest Anchor threads to 403 are 236 Pewter Grey Very Dark (ΔE 7.09), 1041 Beaver Grey Ultra Dark (ΔE 10.34), and 273 Beaver Grey Very Dark (ΔE 12.09). These are useful substitutes when 403 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 403 good for?
Anchor 403 (Black) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring calligraphy, cat designs, crow motifs, gothic accents. Its very dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 403.
Is Anchor 403 (Black) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 403 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.