901 — Old Gold Dark
Oranges family#BF7B3F
Anchor 901 — Old Gold Dark — has hex #BF7B3F and RGB 191, 123, 63. This medium, vivid orange 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.
About Anchor 901
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 901
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 901
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 901
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 901
Anchor threads that pair well with 901, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Anchor901 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Anchor 901
Old Gold Dark (catalog code Anchor 901) is a medium, vivid shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. It has a confident and warm feel that suits citrus motifs and fox designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 901?
Anchor 901 is called Old Gold Dark. It's a medium orange shade (hex #BF7B3F, RGB 191, 123, 63) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 901?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark) is DMC 436 (Tan) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 783 (Topaz medium, 70%) and DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 901?
The closest Anchor threads to 901 are 907 Gold Medium (ΔE 5.35), 1046 Golden Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 5.78), and 373 Tan Medium Dark (ΔE 5.95). 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 warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 901 (Old Gold 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, 901 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.