944 — Tan Very Dark
Browns family#834729
Anchor 944 — Tan Very Dark — has hex #834729 and RGB 131, 71, 41. This medium-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 944
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 944
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 944
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 944
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 944
Anchor threads that pair well with 944, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Anchor944 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Anchor 944
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the browns family, Anchor 944 carries the name Tan Very Dark with warm chocolate 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 #834729, RGB 131, 71, 41) 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 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 85%) and DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 944?
The closest Anchor threads to 944 are 277 Gold Dark (ΔE 4.45), 310 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 4.79), and 371 Coffee Medium Dark (ΔE 4.97). 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 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.