849 — Grey Blue Medium
Grays family
Need details on Anchor 849? This medium, subdued gray shade (Grey Blue Medium) is hex #7F8381, RGB 127, 131, 129. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 849
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 849
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 849
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 849
Anchor threads that pair well with 849, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Anchor 849 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Anchor 849
Meet Anchor 849, Grey Blue Medium — a subdued, medium thread in the grays family. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for cobblestone paths and industrial designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wolf patterns and storm cloud accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 849 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 849 is Grey Blue Medium — a medium gray thread (hex #7F8381, RGB 127, 131, 129). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 849?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium) is DMC 169 (Pewter light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 71%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 70%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 849?
The closest Anchor threads to 849 are 900 Beaver Grey Light (ΔE 3.62), 398 Pearl Grey (ΔE 4.65), and 920 Antique Blue Medium Light (ΔE 8.57). These are useful substitutes when 849 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 849 good for?
Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. 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 849.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 849 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 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.