Anchor 1041 Stone Gray Very Dark
Anchor 1041 Stone Gray Very Dark (#3c362b) is a very dark gray. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark at ΔE 5.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark at ΔE 5.8 (close).
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Anchor 1041 Stone Gray Very Dark
#3c362b · RGB 60, 54, 43
Closest to Anchor 1041 in other brands
- DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 5.8 close
- Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark ΔE 5.8 close
- Perler Black ΔE 8.2 similar
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 9.7 similar
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 6.6 similar
Anchor 1041 color values
| Code | 1041 |
|---|---|
| Name | Stone Gray Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #3c362b |
| RGB | 60, 54, 43 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 22.9, a* 0.5, b* 7.9 |
| HSL | 39°, 17 %, 20 % |
| Color family | Gray, 20 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 22.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark, ΔE 5.8 |
Anchor 1041 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 1041: the best is Madeira 1506 at ΔE 5.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| DMC | 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | 7.0 | similar |
| DMC | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1506 | Fern Green Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1809 | Shell Gray Very Dark | 8.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1904 | Beige Gray Ultra Very Dark | 9.0 | similar |
| Perler | Black | code 80-19018 | 8.2 | similar |
| Perler | Cocoa | code 80-15262 | 10.3 | loose |
| Hama | 63 | Bronze | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 10.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S13 | Black | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S158 | Pepper | 10.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 6.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 9.9 | similar |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 1041
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 1041; the nearest, Anchor 905 Tawny Dark, sits at ΔE 6.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 905 | Tawny Dark | #41321c | 6.4 | more saturated |
| 1088 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | #3d2c23 | 7.7 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 273 | Stone Gray Dark | #554d3a | 8.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 236 | Charcoal Gray Dark | #353237 | 10.1 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1086 | Mocha Brown Dark | #5c4636 | 10.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | #5f4d31 | 11.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 401 | Gray Dark | #3e3a41 | 11.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 846 | Fern Green Dark | #46410b | 13.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 1041: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Anchor gray family, L* from 57 to 21.
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 1041
One strand each of Anchor 360 and Anchor 683 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 905, ΔE 6.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 1041 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 360 Coffee Dark + 1 × Anchor 683 Turf Green | #3f382d | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark + 1 × Anchor 403 Black | #3c3628 | 1.5 |
| 1 × Anchor 380 Fudge + 1 × Anchor 683 Turf Green | #37352c | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 1041
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #3c362b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 158 | Sapphire Very Light | 9.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 11.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 232 | Rose Gray Medium | 4.3:1 |
Working with Anchor 1041
Substituting Anchor 1041 takes care: DMC 3031 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 5.8), and Madeira 1506 is a little darker (ΔE 5.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 1041 is number 20 of 21 in the Anchor gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 401 Gray Dark and down to Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 1041 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 12.0:1 against white) and nearly vanishes on black Aida (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Black (ΔE 8.2), Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 9.7) and Artkal S S13 Black (ΔE 8.6); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 1041?
DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 1041 Stone Gray Very Dark (ΔE 5.8, close). Runners-up: DMC 3021 (ΔE 7.0) and DMC 3799 (ΔE 7.7).
What color is Anchor 1041?
Anchor 1041 Stone Gray Very Dark is a very dark gray in the gray family: hex #3c362b, RGB 60, 54, 43, L* 22.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 1041?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 905 Tawny Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.4). From other brands, DMC 3031 (ΔE 5.8) or Madeira 1506 (ΔE 5.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 360 and Anchor 683 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is Anchor 1041 in Perler beads?
Perler Black (#323234) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 9.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 1041?
Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark at ΔE 5.8 (close), then Madeira 1809 at ΔE 8.6.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 905 Tawny Dark ΔE 6.4
- Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 7.7
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 8.3
- Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 10.4
- Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 11.3
- Anchor 401 Gray Dark ΔE 11.3
- Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark ΔE 13.6
Anchor 1041 in other brands
- DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark ΔE 5.8
- Madeira 1506 Fern Green Very Dark ΔE 5.8
- Perler Black ΔE 8.2
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 9.7
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 6.6