Anchor Stranded Cotton

830 — Drab Brown Very Light

Browns family

Looking up Anchor 830? It's Drab Brown Very Light, a light brown shade (#CCC3BC / RGB 204, 195, 188). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#CCC3BC
RGB
204, 195, 188
HSL
26°, 14%, 77%
Lab
79.3, 1.9, 4.6
Lightness
77%
Light
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
26°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 830

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

Anchor 830 Drab Brown Very Light

Madeira

Pearl Grey Very Light 1804 80% Good
Beige Brown Very Light 1909 65% Approx
Mocha Brown Light 2001 63% Fair
Shell Grey Light 1806 61% Fair
Grey Green Ultra Very Light 1805 57% Fair

J&P Coates

Grey Light 8397 78% Approx
Pewter Medium 8900 76% Approx
Pewter Light 8390 75% Approx
Grey Medium Light 8511 73% Approx
Amethyst Medium Light 4221 70% Approx

Sullivans

Shell Grey Light 45103 78% Approx
Mocha Brown Very Light 45325 67% Approx
Brown Grey Very Light 45322 63% Fair
Mocha Brown Ultra Light 45464 62% Fair
Beaver Grey Very Light 45335 57% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 712 712 80% Good
Cosmo 151 151 74% Approx
Cosmo 380 380 72% Approx
Cosmo 711 711 72% Approx
Cosmo 2151 2151 66% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Vanilla Custard Vanilla Custard 84% Good
Lighthouse Lighthouse 82% Good
Khaki Mocha Khaki Mocha 76% Approx
Magnolia Blossom Magnolia Blossom 74% Approx
Bamboo Bamboo 72% Approx

Weeks Dye Works

Bashful 1083 76% Approx
Santorini (obsolete) 2106 76% Approx
Chia 1300a 75% Approx
Cherub 1134 72% Approx
Hydrangea (obsolete) 1161 72% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Oatmeal 1140 93% Good
Peach Ice Cream 0630 67% Approx
Cotton Candy 0750 64% Fair
Apricot Blush 0620 51% Fair
Slate 1010 50% Fair

Valdani

Shell Grey light O563 66% Approx
Beaver Grey very light O545 66% Approx
Brown Grey very light P4 65% Approx
Beige Brown ultra 146 54% Fair
Beige Grey light 6 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Toasted Marshmallow 044 78% Approx
Garden Trellis 128 67% Approx
Petite Maison 127 66% Approx
Cloud 010 65% Approx
Snowball 186 61% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 830

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

Anchor 830 Drab Brown Very Light
Beige Brown Light Anchor 388 Noticeable ΔE 5.74 Beige Grey Light Anchor 390 Noticeable ΔE 5.91 Beige Brown Very Light Anchor 387 Noticeable ΔE 5.93 Pearl Grey Ultra Very Light Anchor 397 Noticeable ΔE 6.25 Pearl Grey Very Light Anchor 234 Noticeable ΔE 6.46 Dusty Flesh Very Light Anchor 933 Noticeable ΔE 6.66 Shell Grey Light Anchor 231 Noticeable ΔE 8.13 Misty Green Ultra Very Light Anchor 213 Noticeable ΔE 8.16

Color Harmonies for Anchor 830

Anchor threads that pair well with 830, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
830
975 Blue Very Light
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
830
397 Pearl Grey Ultra Very Light 388 Beige Brown Light
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
830
847 Grey Blue Ultra Very Light 234 Pearl Grey Very Light
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
830
8581 Beaver Grey Medium 233 Shell Grey Dark 391 Beige Grey Medium

Browns Family

Anchor 830 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

830 Drab Brown Very Light 830 390 Beige Grey Light 390 387 Beige Brown Very Light 387 886 Yellow Beige Light 886 852 Avocado Ultra Very Light 852 388 Beige Brown Light 388 1082 Taupe Medium Light 1082 887 Yellow Beige Medium 887

About Anchor 830

Meet Anchor 830, Drab Brown Very Light — a subdued, light thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The shade reads as quiet and understated — a go-to choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It also turns up in patterns built around animal fur and warm outlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anchor 830 — what color is it?

The color of Anchor 830 is Drab Brown Very Light — a light brown thread (hex #CCC3BC, RGB 204, 195, 188). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 830?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 830 (Drab Brown Very Light) is DMC 01 (White Tin) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 73%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 70%).

Which Anchor threads are close to 830?

The closest Anchor threads to 830 are 388 Beige Brown Light (ΔE 5.74), 390 Beige Grey Light (ΔE 5.91), and 387 Beige Brown Very Light (ΔE 5.93). These are useful substitutes when 830 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Anchor 830 good for?

Anchor 830 (Drab Brown Very Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 830.

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