Anchor 310 Topaz Very Dark
Anchor 310 Topaz Very Dark (#944c22) is a dark, rich brown. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 400 Mahogany Dark at ΔE 3.2 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2009 Tan Medium Dark at ΔE 4.8 (close).
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Anchor stranded cotton
Anchor 310 Topaz Very Dark
#944c22 · RGB 148, 76, 34
Closest to Anchor 310 in other brands
- DMC 400 Mahogany Dark ΔE 3.2 close
- Madeira 2009 Tan Medium Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Rust ΔE 9.8 similar
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 5.0 close
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.1 similar
Anchor 310 color values
| Code | 310 |
|---|---|
| Name | Topaz Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #944c22 |
| RGB | 148, 76, 34 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.5, a* 27.0, b* 37.4 |
| HSL | 22°, 63 %, 36 % |
| Color family | Brown, 30 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.5) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 400 Mahogany Dark, ΔE 3.2 |
Anchor 310 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 310: the best is DMC 400 at ΔE 3.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 3.2 | close |
| DMC | 919 | Red-Copper | 4.6 | close |
| DMC | 975 | Golden Brown Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 2009 | Tan Medium Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 2214 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 6.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 2303 | Golden Brown Medium | 7.0 | similar |
| Perler | Rust | code 80-19020 | 9.8 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 5.9 | close |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S17 | Light Brown | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 11.7 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 310
1 other Anchor color within ΔE 3 of Anchor 310, led by Anchor 370 Spice Medium Dark at ΔE 1.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | Spice Medium Dark | #97491b | 1.4 | slightly more saturated |
| 355 | Mocha Medium | #93421a | 3.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 944 | Wheat Dark | #854e1c | 5.4 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 1049 | Cinnamon | #ae5023 | 5.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 349 | Bark Medium | #aa551b | 5.9 | lighter and more saturated |
| 1004 | Apricot Very Dark | #a53d14 | 5.9 | more saturated |
| 371 | Spice Dark | #823a17 | 6.2 | darker |
| 884 | Copper Dark | #9a432e | 7.4 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
Shading Anchor 310: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 46 to 34.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 1007 | Chicory Dark | 45.7 |
| 3 lighter | 379 | Fawn Dark | 45.2 |
| 2 lighter | 339 | Terra Cotta Medium | 42.9 |
| 1 lighter | 375 | Desert Dark | 42.3 |
| this color | 310 | Topaz Very Dark | 40.5 |
| 1 darker | 944 | Wheat Dark | 38.8 |
| 2 darker | 355 | Mocha Medium | 38.2 |
| 3 darker | 936 | Fawn Very Dark | 34.0 |
| 4 darker | 371 | Spice Dark | 33.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 310
One strand each of Anchor 309 and Anchor 357 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 370, ΔE 1.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 310 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 309 Topaz Dark + 1 × Anchor 357 Mocha Dark | #944a1d | 0.9 |
| 1 × Anchor 349 Bark Medium + 1 × Anchor 936 Fawn Very Dark | #964a21 | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 309 Topaz Dark + 1 × Anchor 358 Coffee | #944e21 | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 310
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #944c22; 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 | 6.2:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 4.5:1 |
Working with Anchor 310
Substituting Anchor 310 takes care: DMC 400 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.2), and Madeira 2009 is darker (ΔE 4.8). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 310 is number 30 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. Keep it labelled next to Anchor 370, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
Anchor 310 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.3:1 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 Rust (ΔE 9.8), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 5.9) and Artkal S S41 Copper (ΔE 5.0); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 310?
DMC 400 Mahogany Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 310 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 3.2, close). Runners-up: DMC 919 (ΔE 4.6) and DMC 975 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is Anchor 310?
Anchor 310 Topaz Very Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #944c22, RGB 148, 76, 34, L* 40.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 310?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 370 Spice Medium Dark is nearest (ΔE 1.4). From other brands, DMC 400 (ΔE 3.2) or Madeira 2009 (ΔE 4.8). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 309 and Anchor 357 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is Anchor 310 in Perler beads?
Perler Rust (#995043) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 5.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 310?
Madeira 2009 Tan Medium Dark at ΔE 4.8 (close), then Madeira 2214 at ΔE 6.9.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 944 Wheat Dark ΔE 5.4
Anchor 310 in other brands
- Madeira 2009 Tan Medium Dark ΔE 4.8
- Perler Rust ΔE 9.8
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 5.9
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 5.0
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.1