Anchor Stranded Cotton

944 — Tan Very Dark

Browns family

Anchor 944 — Tan Very Dark — has hex #783A0D and RGB 120, 58, 13. This medium-dark, highly saturated 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.

Hex
#783A0D
RGB
120, 58, 13
HSL
25°, 80%, 26%
Lab
31.9, 24.1, 37.5
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
80%
Vivid
Hue
25°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 944

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

Anchor 944 Tan Very Dark

Sullivans

Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 72% Approx
Golden Olive Very Dark 45230 70% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Very Dark 45242 66% Approx
Yellow Beige Very Dark 45482 65% Approx
Mocha Beige Dark 45460 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Brown Sugar 178 75% Approx
Whatley Woodlands 153 74% Approx
Fallen Leaves 067 62% Fair
Bramble Bush 130 61% Fair
Rod and Reel 116 59% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 944

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

Anchor 944 Tan Very Dark
Topaz Very Dark Anchor 310 Near identical ΔE 2.47 Coffee Medium Anchor 370 Very close ΔE 4.19 Copper Dark Anchor 351 Very close ΔE 4.27 Chocolate Medium Dark Anchor 355 Very close ΔE 4.47 Orange Spice Very Dark Anchor 1004 Close ΔE 5.25 Copper Medium Dark Anchor 1049 Close ΔE 5.37 Tan Dark Anchor 374 Noticeable ΔE 5.78 Coffee Medium Dark Anchor 371 Noticeable ΔE 6.01

Working with Anchor 944

On white fabric
8.7:1
On dark fabric
2.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
chocolate

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

Anchor 944 (Tan Very 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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.47). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 944

Anchor threads that pair well with 944, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
944
1068 Teal
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
944
924 Yellow Green Very Dark 1025 Dusty Rose Dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
944
188 Turquoise Dark 137 Delft Medium Dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
944
349 Chocolate Medium 1047 Copper Light 8 Peach Light

Browns Family

Anchor 944 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

944 Tan Very Dark 944 1014 Mahogany Very Dark 1014 1046 Golden Brown Medium Dark 1046 365 Golden Brown Medium 365 1088 Taupe Very Dark 1088 1086 Taupe Medium Dark 1086 374 Tan Dark 374 371 Coffee Medium Dark 371 358 Coffee Dark 358 310 Topaz Very Dark 310 936 Dusty Flesh Very Dark 936

About Anchor 944

A medium-dark, highly saturated entry in the browns family, Anchor 944 carries the name Tan Very Dark with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is strong and rich, making it a popular choice for bark patterns and gingerbread themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for tree trunks or earth tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Anchor 944?

Anchor 944 is called Tan Very Dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #783A0D, RGB 120, 58, 13) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 944?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 944 (Tan Very Dark) is DMC 434 (Brown light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark, 74%) and DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 70%).

What's a good substitute for Anchor 944?

The closest Anchor threads to 944 are 310 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 2.47), 370 Coffee Medium (ΔE 4.19), and 351 Copper Dark (ΔE 4.27). These are useful substitutes when 944 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Anchor 944?

Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 944 (Tan Very Dark) for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. 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 944 (Tan Very 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, 944 has a contrast ratio of about 8.7:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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