906 — Hazelnut Brown Dark
Browns family#5D341C
Anchor 906 — Hazelnut Brown Dark — has hex #5D341C and RGB 93, 52, 28. This dark, vivid brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 906
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 906
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 906
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 906
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 906
Anchor threads that pair well with 906, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor906 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 906
Meet Anchor 906, Hazelnut Brown Dark — a vivid, dark thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is dramatic and vivid, making it a popular choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for animal fur or warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 906 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 906 is Hazelnut Brown Dark — a dark brown thread (hex #5D341C, RGB 93, 52, 28). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 906?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 906 (Hazelnut Brown Dark) is DMC 433 (Brown medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark, 81%) and DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 72%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 906?
The closest Anchor threads to 906 are 1050 Mocha Brown Dark (ΔE 4.02), 359 Coffee Very Dark (ΔE 4.96), and 889 Drab Brown Very Dark (ΔE 5.68). These are useful substitutes when 906 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 906 good for?
Anchor 906 (Hazelnut Brown Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 906.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 906 (Hazelnut Brown 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, 906 has a contrast ratio of about 10.6:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.