889 — Drab Brown Very Dark
Browns family#6E4529
Anchor 889 (Drab Brown Very Dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #6E4529 and RGB values 110, 69, 41. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Anchor shades and color harmony pairings.
About Anchor 889
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 889
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 889
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 889
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 889
Anchor threads that pair well with 889, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor889 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 889
Meet Anchor 889, Drab Brown Very Dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its rich and grounded presence shines in rustic designs and leather accents alike. Pull this thread for horse designs or cinnamon motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 889 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 889 is Drab Brown Very Dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #6E4529, RGB 110, 69, 41). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 889?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 889 (Drab Brown Very Dark) is DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 76%) and DMC 433 (Brown medium, 75%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 889?
The closest Anchor threads to 889 are 1086 Taupe Medium Dark (ΔE 5.04), 944 Tan Very Dark (ΔE 5.59), and 906 Hazelnut Brown Dark (ΔE 5.68). These are useful substitutes when 889 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 889 good for?
Anchor 889 (Drab Brown Very Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 889.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 889 (Drab Brown Very 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, 889 has a contrast ratio of about 8.2:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.