Anchor Stranded Cotton

905 — Brown Grey Dark

Browns family

Looking up Anchor 905? It's Brown Grey Dark, a dark brown shade (#35271B / RGB 53, 39, 27). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#35271B
RGB
53, 39, 27
HSL
28°, 33%, 16%
Lab
16.9, 4.6, 10.5
Lightness
16%
Very dark
Saturation
33%
Muted
Hue
28°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 905

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 905 Brown Grey Dark

Madeira

Beige Grey Very Dark 1905 82% Good
Tan Ultra Very Dark 2006 75% Approx
Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark 1914 74% Approx
Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark 1904 74% Approx
Chocolate 2005 71% Approx

J&P Coates

Fudge 5478 39% Fair
Fudge Dark 5382 38% Fair
Avocado Dark 6269 30% Fair
Black 8403 28% Fair
Coffee Dark 5360 24% Fair

Sullivans

Mocha Brown Dark 45393 77% Approx
Brown Grey Very Dark 45428 76% Approx
Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 45241 73% Approx
Mocha Brown Very Dark 45323 68% Approx
Beige Brown Dark 45237 65% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 312 312 71% Approx
Cosmo 2311 2311 68% Approx
Cosmo 2040 2040 63% Fair
Cosmo 311 311 59% Fair
Cosmo 895 895 55% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Hickory Sticks Hickory Sticks 91% Good
Sticks & Twigs Sticks & Twigs 85% Good
Balsam Fir Balsam Fir 75% Approx
Thundercloud Thundercloud 67% Approx
Weathervane Weathervane 64% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Tatanka 1272 88% Good
Onyx 1304 76% Approx
Molasses 1268 74% Approx
Swiss Chocolate 1237 63% Fair
Okefenokee 3940 40% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Witching Hour 0391 68% Approx
Storm Clouds 0981 52% Fair
Cast Iron Skillet 1060 44% Fair
Acorn 0111 22% Fair
Brown Bear 1191 18% Fair

Valdani

Coffee Brown ultra dk 1645 73% Approx
Beige Brown very dark 1644 69% Approx
Mocha Brown dark 1643 62% Fair
Brown Grey dark P9 47% Fair
Cocoa dark 171 42% Fair

Crescent Colours

Black Coffee 004 54% Fair
Camouflage 063 40% Fair
Cappuccino 007 37% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 35% Fair
Wisconsin Woods 114 34% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 905

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Anchor 905 Brown Grey Dark
Mocha Brown Dark Anchor 1050 Close ΔE 5.33 Hazelnut Brown Dark Anchor 906 Noticeable ΔE 5.9 Shell Grey Very Dark Anchor 401 Noticeable ΔE 6.19 Brown Grey Medium Anchor 904 Noticeable ΔE 6.8 Beaver Grey Very Dark Anchor 273 Noticeable ΔE 7.17 Black Brown Dark Anchor 381 Noticeable ΔE 7.66 Beaver Grey Ultra Dark Anchor 1041 Noticeable ΔE 7.79 Black Brown Medium Dark Anchor 380 Noticeable ΔE 8.48

Color Harmonies for Anchor 905

Anchor threads that pair well with 905, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
905
164 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
905
846 Khaki Green Dark 401 Shell Grey Very Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
905
683 Misty Green Ultra Very Dark 1035 Antique Blue Very Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
905
392 Beige Grey Dark 831 Drab Brown Light 933 Dusty Flesh Very Light

Browns Family

Anchor 905 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

905 Brown Grey Dark 905 352 Copper Very Dark 352 375 Hazelnut Brown Medium 375 360 Black Brown Medium 360 277 Gold Dark 277 906 Hazelnut Brown Dark 906 380 Black Brown Medium Dark 380 1050 Mocha Brown Dark 1050 381 Black Brown Dark 381 382 Black Brown Very Dark 382

About Anchor 905

Anchor 905 (Brown Grey Dark) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a bold and dramatic look that suits gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching earth tones or animal fur.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anchor 905 look like?

Anchor 905 (Brown Grey Dark) is a dark shade in the browns family with hex #35271B and RGB 53, 39, 27. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.

Which DMC thread matches Anchor 905?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 905 (Brown Grey Dark) is DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 73%) and DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark, 72%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 905?

The closest Anchor threads to 905 are 1050 Mocha Brown Dark (ΔE 5.33), 906 Hazelnut Brown Dark (ΔE 5.9), and 401 Shell Grey Very Dark (ΔE 6.19). These are useful substitutes when 905 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Anchor 905?

Reach for Anchor 905 (Brown Grey Dark) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 905.

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