8581 — Beaver Grey Medium
Grays family#7A7964
Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium) is a medium, subdued gray shade with hex code #7A7964 and RGB values 122, 121, 100. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 8581
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 8581
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 8581
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 8581
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 8581
Anchor threads that pair well with 8581, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Anchor8581 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Anchor 8581
Known as Beaver Grey Medium, Anchor 8581 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the grays family. This thread brings a restrained and earthy presence to projects featuring neutral backgrounds or castle walls. Look for it in charts that feature elephant motifs or cobblestone paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 8581 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 8581 is Beaver Grey Medium — a medium gray thread (hex #7A7964, RGB 122, 121, 100). It shows up most in slate textures and rabbit fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 8581?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium) is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 77%) and DMC 522 (Fern Green, 69%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 8581?
The closest Anchor threads to 8581 are 860 Fern Green Medium (ΔE 3.34), 844 Khaki Green Medium (ΔE 9.33), and 859 Fern Green Light (ΔE 9.72). These are useful substitutes when 8581 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 8581 good for?
Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring slate textures, rabbit fur, shading, outlines. 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 8581.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 8581 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 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.