898 — Drab Brown Dark
Browns family#91714E
Anchor 898 — Drab Brown Dark — has hex #91714E and RGB 145, 113, 78. This medium, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 898
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 898
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 898
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 898
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Anchor 898 (Drab Brown Dark) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because Anchor 1085 (Taupe Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.41), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 898
Anchor threads that pair well with 898, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor898 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 898
Anchor 898 is the floss known as Drab Brown Dark: a moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for animal fur and warm outlines. It pairs nicely in designs that call for wooden textures or coffee themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 898 look like?
Anchor 898 (Drab Brown Dark) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #91714E and RGB 145, 113, 78. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 898?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 898 (Drab Brown Dark) is DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 73%) and DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 71%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 898?
The closest Anchor threads to 898 are 1085 Taupe Dark (ΔE 1.41), 903 Brown Grey Medium (ΔE 3.31), and 832 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 5.55). These are useful substitutes when 898 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 898?
Reach for Anchor 898 (Drab Brown Dark) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 898.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 898 (Drab Brown Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 898 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.