Anchor Stranded Cotton

884 — Antique Mahogany Dark

Reds family

Anchor 884 (Antique Mahogany Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #8D4C37 and RGB values 141, 76, 55. 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.

Hex
#8D4C37
RGB
141, 76, 55
HSL
15°, 44%, 38%
Lab
39.8, 25.3, 24.5
Lightness
38%
Dark
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
15°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 884

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

Anchor 884 Antique Mahogany Dark

Sullivans

Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 78% Approx
Yellow Beige Very Dark 45482 76% Approx
Mocha Beige Dark 45460 75% Approx
Brown Very Light 45096 72% Approx
Old Gold Very Dark 45426 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Almost Auburn 156 79% Approx
Used Brick 090 74% Approx
Calico Kitty 096 71% Approx
Fallen Leaves 067 71% Approx
Wild Berries 177 65% Approx

Similar Anchor Colors to 884

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

Anchor 884 Antique Mahogany Dark
Orange Spice Very Dark Anchor 1004 Noticeable ΔE 6.37 Flesh Very Dark Anchor 1007 Noticeable ΔE 6.41 Terracotta Dark Anchor 5975 Noticeable ΔE 6.41 Chocolate Medium Anchor 349 Noticeable ΔE 6.75 Shell Pink Medium Dark Anchor 1027 Noticeable ΔE 7.71 Chocolate Medium Dark Anchor 355 Noticeable ΔE 7.95 Copper Medium Dark Anchor 1049 Noticeable ΔE 7.96 Mahogany Medium Dark Anchor 340 Noticeable ΔE 7.99

Working with Anchor 884

On white fabric
6.5:1
On dark fabric
3.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

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 884

Anchor threads that pair well with 884, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
884
1066 Teal Medium
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
884
907 Gold Medium 1027 Shell Pink Medium Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
884
188 Turquoise Dark 146 Navy Blue Light
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
884
352 Copper Very Dark 868 Peach Flesh 6 Peach Very Light

Reds Family

Anchor 884 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

884 Antique Mahogany Dark 884 1027 Shell Pink Medium Dark 1027 46 Christmas Red Light 46 970 Dusty Violet Dark 970 19 Pink Bright Ultra Very 19 9046 Christmas Red Bright 9046 1018 Antique Mauve Light 1018 1007 Flesh Very Dark 1007 13 Coral Dark 13 39 Dusty Pink Dark 39 1025 Dusty Rose Dark 1025

About Anchor 884

Antique Mahogany Dark (catalog code Anchor 884) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Anchor 884?

Anchor 884 is called Antique Mahogany Dark. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #8D4C37, RGB 141, 76, 55) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 884?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 884 (Antique Mahogany Dark) is DMC 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark, 74%) and DMC 434 (Brown light, 72%).

What's a good substitute for Anchor 884?

The closest Anchor threads to 884 are 1004 Orange Spice Very Dark (ΔE 6.37), 1007 Flesh Very Dark (ΔE 6.41), and 5975 Terracotta Dark (ΔE 6.41). These are useful substitutes when 884 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Anchor 884?

Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 884 (Antique Mahogany Dark) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with Anchor 884 (Antique Mahogany Dark)?

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, 884 has a contrast ratio of about 6.5:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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