901 — Old Gold Dark
Browns family
Anchor 901 — Old Gold Dark — has hex #A05F00 and RGB 160, 95, 0. This medium-dark, highly saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 901
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 901
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 901
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 901
Anchor threads that pair well with 901, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor 901 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 901
Old Gold Dark (catalog code Anchor 901) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. It has a strong and rich feel that suits leather accents and horse designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cinnamon motifs or bark patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 901?
Anchor 901 is called Old Gold Dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #A05F00, RGB 160, 95, 0) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 901?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark) is DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781), 76%) and DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 901?
The closest Anchor threads to 901 are 308 Topaz Medium (ΔE 5.86), 1048 Copper Medium (ΔE 8.15), and 1045 Golden Brown Medium Light (ΔE 8.68). These are useful substitutes when 901 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 901?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. 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 901 (Old Gold Dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 901 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.