Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark
Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark (#7c5815) is a dark, rich brown. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 6.4 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 2112 Avocado Dark at ΔE 5.9 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark
#7c5815 · RGB 124, 88, 21
Closest to Anchor 277 in other brands
- DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.4 similar
- Madeira 2112 Avocado Dark ΔE 5.9 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 11.9 loose
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 10.3 loose
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 12.2 loose
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 12.1 loose
Anchor 277 color values
| Code | 277 |
|---|---|
| Name | Desert Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #7c5815 |
| RGB | 124, 88, 21 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.1, a* 8.5, b* 41.7 |
| HSL | 39°, 71 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Brown, 32 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.1) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark, ΔE 6.4 |
Anchor 277 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 277: the best is Madeira 2112 at ΔE 5.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 780 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 6.4 | similar |
| DMC | 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| DMC | 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | 9.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 2112 | Avocado Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 2201 | Old Gold Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 2114 | Avocado Very Dark | 7.6 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 11.9 | loose |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 15.8 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 10.3 | loose |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 11.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 12.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 12.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 12.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 17.1 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 277
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 277; the nearest, Anchor 375 Desert Dark, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | Desert Dark | #885a23 | 4.8 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | #6f4b1a | 5.7 | darker and more muted |
| 906 | Brass Dark | #6a480d | 5.9 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 393 | Linen Dark | #766139 | 7.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 898 | Sierra | #876b3e | 8.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 944 | Wheat Dark | #854e1c | 8.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 856 | Turf Dark | #7c6a2f | 8.4 | lighter and more muted |
| 281 | Olive Green Dark | #75672c | 8.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading Anchor 277: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 47 to 33.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 898 | Sierra | 47.0 |
| 3 lighter | 856 | Turf Dark | 45.4 |
| 2 lighter | 393 | Linen Dark | 42.3 |
| 1 lighter | 375 | Desert Dark | 42.3 |
| this color | 277 | Desert Very Dark | 40.1 |
| 1 darker | 944 | Wheat Dark | 38.8 |
| 2 darker | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 35.0 |
| 3 darker | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 33.9 |
| 4 darker | 906 | Brass Dark | 33.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 277
One strand each of Anchor 944 and Anchor 924 models at ΔE 2.2, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 375, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 277 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 944 Wheat Dark + 1 × Anchor 924 Olive Green Very Dark | #745416 | 2.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 944 Wheat Dark + 1 × Anchor 281 Olive Green Dark | #7d5c25 | 2.4 |
| 1 × Anchor 944 Wheat Dark + 1 × Anchor 845 Fern Green Medium Dark | #75551e | 2.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 277
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #7c5815; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 382 | Fudge Dark | 2.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 6.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 277
Substituting Anchor 277 takes care: DMC 780 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.4), and Madeira 2112 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 5.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 277 is number 32 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 375 Desert Dark and down to Anchor 944 Wheat Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 277 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.4:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 11.9), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 10.3) and Artkal S S41 Copper (ΔE 12.2); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 277?
DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark (ΔE 6.4, similar). Runners-up: DMC 869 (ΔE 7.4) and DMC 829 (ΔE 9.4).
What color is Anchor 277?
Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #7c5815, RGB 124, 88, 21, L* 40.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 277?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 375 Desert Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, DMC 780 (ΔE 6.4) or Madeira 2112 (ΔE 5.9). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 944 and Anchor 924 models at ΔE 2.2.
What is Anchor 277 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Brown (#936848) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.9 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 10.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 277?
Madeira 2112 Avocado Dark at ΔE 5.9 (close), then Madeira 2201 at ΔE 5.9.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 944 Wheat Dark ΔE 8.2
Anchor 277 in other brands
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 11.9
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 10.3
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 12.2
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 12.1