Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark
Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark (#694228) is a dark, soft brown. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 6.0 (similar).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark
#694228 · RGB 105, 66, 40
Closest to Anchor 1050 in other brands
- DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.0 similar
- Perler Brown ΔE 8.5 similar
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 8.8 similar
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 7.4 similar
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 8.1 similar
Anchor 1050 color values
| Code | 1050 |
|---|---|
| Name | Tawnyu Medium Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #694228 |
| RGB | 105, 66, 40 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 31.9, a* 14.0, b* 22.6 |
| HSL | 24°, 45 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Brown, 46 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 31.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
Anchor 1050 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1050: the best is DMC 801 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 801 | Coffee Brown Dark | 3.4 | close |
| DMC | 433 | Brown Medium | 5.1 | close |
| DMC | 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 8.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 2008 | Tan Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 8.5 | similar |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 9.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 7.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S148 | Mocha | 10.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 11.4 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1050
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1050; the nearest, Anchor 358 Coffee, sits at ΔE 6.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | Coffee | #75371a | 6.3 | more saturated |
| 1086 | Mocha Brown Dark | #5c4636 | 6.5 | more muted |
| 359 | Coffee Medium | #682d12 | 7.4 | darker and more saturated |
| 936 | Fawn Very Dark | #7f3d26 | 7.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | #6f4b1a | 7.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 360 | Coffee Dark | #532b19 | 7.9 | darker |
| 371 | Spice Dark | #823a17 | 8.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 944 | Wheat Dark | #854e1c | 8.7 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1050: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 39 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 944 | Wheat Dark | 38.8 |
| 3 lighter | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 35.0 |
| 2 lighter | 936 | Fawn Very Dark | 34.0 |
| 1 lighter | 371 | Spice Dark | 33.6 |
| this color | 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | 31.9 |
| 1 darker | 358 | Coffee | 30.9 |
| 2 darker | 357 | Mocha Dark | 28.1 |
| 3 darker | 359 | Coffee Medium | 26.3 |
| 4 darker | 360 | Coffee Dark | 22.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1050
One strand each of Anchor 358 and Anchor 904 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 358, ΔE 6.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 358 Coffee + 1 × Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark | #6b4327 | 0.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 359 Coffee Medium + 1 × Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark | #643f25 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 357 Mocha Dark + 1 × Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark | #6a3f25 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1050
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #694228; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1045 | Toast Light | 2.9:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 8.5:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 848 | Blue Mist | 4.6:1 |
Working with Anchor 1050
Substituting Anchor 1050 takes care: DMC 801 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 1914 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1050 is number 46 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 371 Spice Dark and down to Anchor 358 Coffee. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1050 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 8.5), Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 8.8) and Artkal S S16 Brown (ΔE 7.4); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1050?
DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: DMC 433 (ΔE 5.1) and DMC 632 (ΔE 8.1).
What color is Anchor 1050?
Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark is a dark, soft brown in the brown family: hex #694228, RGB 105, 66, 40, L* 31.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1050?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 358 Coffee is nearest (ΔE 6.3). From other brands, DMC 801 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 1914 (ΔE 6.0). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 358 and Anchor 904 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is Anchor 1050 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 8.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1050?
Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 6.0 (similar), then Madeira 1913 at ΔE 6.6.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 6.5
- Anchor 944 Wheat Dark ΔE 8.7
Anchor 1050 in other brands
- DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark ΔE 3.4
- Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.0
- Perler Brown ΔE 8.5
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 8.8
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 7.4
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 8.1