Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark
Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark is a dark, muted brown with the screen hex #5c4636. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark at ΔE 6.8 (similar).
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Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark
#5c4636 · RGB 92, 70, 54
Closest to Anchor 1086 in other brands
- DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 6.8 similar
- Perler Brown ΔE 5.9 close
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 10.1 loose
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 5.2 close
Anchor 1086 color values
| Code | 1086 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mocha Brown Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #5c4636 |
| RGB | 92, 70, 54 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 31.6, a* 6.9, b* 13.3 |
| HSL | 25°, 26 %, 29 % |
| Color family | Brown, 48 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 31.6) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark, ΔE 3.7 |
Anchor 1086 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1086: the best is DMC 838 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 08 | Driftwood Dark | 5.6 | close |
| DMC | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 10.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 6.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S148 | Mocha | 9.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 5.2 | close |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 5.9 | close |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1086
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1086; the nearest, Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark, sits at ΔE 6.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | #694228 | 6.5 | more saturated |
| 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | #5f4d31 | 6.6 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 273 | Stone Gray Dark | #554d3a | 8.6 | slightly more muted |
| 905 | Tawny Dark | #41321c | 8.8 | darker |
| 1088 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | #3d2c23 | 9.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 360 | Coffee Dark | #532b19 | 10.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 1041 | Stone Gray Very Dark | #3c362b | 10.4 | darker and more muted |
| 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | #6f4b1a | 10.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1086: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 35 to 20.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 35.0 |
| 3 lighter | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 33.9 |
| 2 lighter | 906 | Brass Dark | 33.4 |
| 1 lighter | 273 | Stone Gray Dark | 33.0 |
| this color | 1086 | Mocha Brown Dark | 31.6 |
| 1 darker | 359 | Coffee Medium | 26.3 |
| 2 darker | 360 | Coffee Dark | 22.4 |
| 3 darker | 905 | Tawny Dark | 21.9 |
| 4 darker | 1088 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 19.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1086
One strand each of Anchor 889 and Anchor 401 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 1050, ΔE 6.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1086 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 401 Gray Dark | #5b4332 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 906 Brass Dark + 1 × Anchor 401 Gray Dark | #57412f | 2.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark | #604832 | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1086
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #5c4636; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1045 | Toast Light | 3.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 8.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 848 | Blue Mist | 4.6:1 |
How to use Anchor 1086
Substituting Anchor 1086 takes care: DMC 838 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 1905 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1086 is number 48 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark and down to Anchor 359 Coffee Medium. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1086 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.8:1 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 5.9), Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 10.1) and Artkal S S16 Brown (ΔE 6.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1086?
DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 08 (ΔE 5.6) and DMC 3031 (ΔE 5.6).
What color is Anchor 1086?
Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark is a dark, muted brown in the brown family: hex #5c4636, RGB 92, 70, 54, L* 31.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1086?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.5). From other brands, DMC 838 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 1905 (ΔE 6.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 889 and Anchor 401 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Anchor 1086 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 10.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1086?
Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark at ΔE 6.8 (similar), then Madeira 1913 at ΔE 7.7.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark ΔE 6.5
- Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 6.6
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 8.6
- Anchor 905 Tawny Dark ΔE 8.8
- Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 9.3
- Anchor 1041 Stone Gray Very Dark ΔE 10.4
Anchor 1086 in other brands
- DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 3.7
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 6.8
- Perler Brown ΔE 5.9
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 10.1
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 5.2