884 — Antique Mahogany Dark
Reds family#B64C37
Anchor 884 (Antique Mahogany Dark) is a medium, vivid red shade with hex code #B64C37 and RGB values 182, 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.
About Anchor 884
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 884
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 884
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 884
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 1004 (Orange Spice Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.48). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 884
Anchor threads that pair well with 884, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor884 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 884
Antique Mahogany Dark (catalog code Anchor 884) is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. This thread brings a confident and warm 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 red shade (hex #B64C37, RGB 182, 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 921 (Copper) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 78%) and DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 884?
The closest Anchor threads to 884 are 1004 Orange Spice Very Dark (ΔE 2.48), 339 Mahogany (ΔE 2.68), and 5975 Terracotta Dark (ΔE 3.59). 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 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 stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 884 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.