900 — Beaver Grey Light
Grays family
Looking up Anchor 900? It's Beaver Grey Light, a medium gray shade (#807E79 / RGB 128, 126, 121). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 900
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 900
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 900
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 900
Anchor threads that pair well with 900, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Anchor 900 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Anchor 900
Meet Anchor 900, Beaver Grey Light — a subdued, medium thread in the grays family. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for cobblestone paths and industrial designs. It also turns up in patterns built around wolf patterns and storm cloud accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 900 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 900 is Beaver Grey Light — a medium gray thread (hex #807E79, RGB 128, 126, 121). It shows up most in outlines and urban scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 900?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey Light) is DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 169 (Pewter light, 67%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 64%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 900?
The closest Anchor threads to 900 are 849 Grey Blue Medium (ΔE 3.62), 398 Pearl Grey (ΔE 5.55), and 232 Shell Grey Medium (ΔE 7.42). These are useful substitutes when 900 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 900 good for?
Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls. 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 900.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey Light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 900 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 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.