903 — Brown Grey Medium
Browns family#896C51
Below: Anchor 903 (Brown Grey Medium), a medium, muted brown shade with hex #896C51 and RGB 137, 108, 81. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 903
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 903
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 903
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 903
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Anchor 903 (Brown Grey Medium) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 903
Anchor threads that pair well with 903, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor903 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 903
Known as Brown Grey Medium, Anchor 903 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The restrained and earthy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. Expect to see it used in gingerbread themes and tree trunks across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 903 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 903 is Brown Grey Medium — a medium brown thread (hex #896C51, RGB 137, 108, 81). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 903?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 903 (Brown Grey Medium) is DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 72%) and DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 66%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 903?
The closest Anchor threads to 903 are 898 Drab Brown Dark (ΔE 3.31), 1085 Taupe Dark (ΔE 3.94), and 393 Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 5.32). These are useful substitutes when 903 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 903 good for?
Anchor 903 (Brown Grey Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. 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 903.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 903 (Brown Grey Medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 903 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.