Anchor 944 Wheat Dark
On screen, Anchor 944 Wheat Dark reads as a dark, rich brown (#854e1c). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 975 Golden Brown Dark at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2214 Topaz Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 944 Wheat Dark
#854e1c · RGB 133, 78, 28
Closest to Anchor 944 in other brands
- DMC 975 Golden Brown Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 2214 Topaz Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 9.9 similar
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 6.7 similar
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.3 similar
Anchor 944 color values
| Code | 944 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wheat Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #854e1c |
| RGB | 133, 78, 28 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 38.8, a* 19.0, b* 37.8 |
| HSL | 29°, 65 %, 32 % |
| Color family | Brown, 34 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 38.8) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 975 Golden Brown Dark, ΔE 3.1 |
Anchor 944 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 944: the best is DMC 975 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 975 | Golden Brown Dark | 3.1 | close |
| DMC | 433 | Brown Medium | 4.3 | close |
| DMC | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2009 | Tan Medium Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 2213 | Topaz Very Dark | 6.0 | close |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 9.9 | similar |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 5.4 | close |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 6.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S17 | Light Brown | 10.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 9.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 13.0 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 944
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 944; the nearest, Anchor 375 Desert Dark, sits at ΔE 4.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | Desert Dark | #885a23 | 4.9 | a little lighter |
| 310 | Topaz Very Dark | #944c22 | 5.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 370 | Spice Medium Dark | #97491b | 6.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | #6f4b1a | 6.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 355 | Mocha Medium | #93421a | 7.5 | more saturated |
| 371 | Spice Dark | #823a17 | 8.2 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 277 | Desert Very Dark | #7c5815 | 8.2 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 906 | Brass Dark | #6a480d | 8.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
Shading Anchor 944: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 42 to 32.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 375 | Desert Dark | 42.3 |
| 3 lighter | 310 | Topaz Very Dark | 40.5 |
| 2 lighter | 370 | Spice Medium Dark | 40.3 |
| 1 lighter | 277 | Desert Very Dark | 40.1 |
| this color | 944 | Wheat Dark | 38.8 |
| 1 darker | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 35.0 |
| 2 darker | 371 | Spice Dark | 33.6 |
| 3 darker | 906 | Brass Dark | 33.4 |
| 4 darker | 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | 31.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 944
One strand each of Anchor 355 and Anchor 277 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 375, ΔE 4.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 944 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 355 Mocha Medium + 1 × Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark | #884e18 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 310 Topaz Very Dark + 1 × Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark | #834c1e | 1.2 |
| 1 × Anchor 375 Desert Dark + 1 × Anchor 371 Spice Dark | #854c1e | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 944
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #854e1c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 382 | Fudge Dark | 2.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 6.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 234 | Charcoal Gray Light | 4.3:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 944
Substituting Anchor 944 takes care: DMC 975 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 3.1), and Madeira 2214 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 944 is number 34 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark and down to Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 944 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 9.9), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 5.4) and Artkal S S41 Copper (ΔE 6.7); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 944?
DMC 975 Golden Brown Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 944 Wheat Dark (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 433 (ΔE 4.3) and DMC 400 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is Anchor 944?
Anchor 944 Wheat Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #854e1c, RGB 133, 78, 28, L* 38.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 944?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 375 Desert Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.9). From other brands, DMC 975 (ΔE 3.1) or Madeira 2214 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 355 and Anchor 277 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Anchor 944 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Brown (#936848) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 5.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 944?
Madeira 2214 Topaz Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 2009 at ΔE 5.9.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 310 Topaz Very Dark ΔE 5.4
- Anchor 277 Desert Very Dark ΔE 8.2
Anchor 944 in other brands
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 9.9
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 6.7
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.3