Anchor 900 Pewter Light
On screen, Anchor 900 Pewter Light reads as a light, muted beige (#a9a995). DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light at ΔE 3.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light at ΔE 3.1 (close).
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Anchor 900 Pewter Light
#a9a995 · RGB 169, 169, 149
Closest to Anchor 900 in other brands
- DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Sage ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 11.6 loose
- Artkal S S113 Khaki ΔE 7.4 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 9.9 similar
Anchor 900 color values
| Code | 900 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pewter Light |
| Hex (screen) | #a9a995 |
| RGB | 169, 169, 149 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.7, a* -3.6, b* 10.3 |
| HSL | 60°, 10 %, 62 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 22 of 23 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.7) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light, ΔE 3.7 |
Anchor 900 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 900: the best is Madeira 1511 at ΔE 3.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 3023 | Brown Gray Light | 3.7 | close |
| DMC | 523 | Fern Green Light | 3.9 | close |
| DMC | 3053 | Green Gray | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1511 | Gray Green Very Light | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1814 | Beaver Gray Very Light | 4.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 5.1 | close |
| Perler | Sage | code 80-15254 | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Pewter | code 80-15206 | 8.8 | similar |
| Hama | 77 | Cloudy White | 11.6 | loose |
| Hama | 101 | Eucalyptus | 12.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S113 | Khaki | 7.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG1 | Glow Yellow | 8.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 11.8 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 900
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 900; the nearest, Anchor 858 Laurel Green Light, sits at ΔE 6.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 858 | Laurel Green Light | #a3ae8f | 6.0 | more saturated |
| 397 | Gray Light | #c5c1b3 | 7.8 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 398 | Gray | #afb0ad | 7.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 391 | Linen | #cabaa0 | 9.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 859 | Laurel Green | #8b9570 | 10.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 848 | Blue Mist | #afbfba | 10.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 849 | Blue Mist Medium Light | #9caaab | 10.5 | slightly more muted |
| 830 | Sierra Very Light | #d1bf9e | 10.7 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 900: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the Anchor beige and tan family, L* from 78 to 65.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 830 | Sierra Very Light | 78.0 |
| 3 lighter | 391 | Linen | 76.2 |
| 2 lighter | 388 | Ecru Medium | 74.1 |
| 1 lighter | 831 | Sierra Light | 72.3 |
| this color | 900 | Pewter Light | 68.7 |
| 1 darker | 899 | Tawny Light | 65.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 900
One strand each of Anchor 261 and Anchor 231 models at ΔE 1.3, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 858, ΔE 6.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 900 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 261 Loden Green Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light | #a7a891 | 1.3 |
| 1 × Anchor 397 Gray Light + 1 × Anchor 859 Laurel Green | #abad96 | 1.8 |
| 1 × Anchor 849 Blue Mist Medium Light + 1 × Anchor 853 Turf Light | #aeaa93 | 2.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 900
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a9a995; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 403 | Black | 8.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 359 | Coffee Medium | 4.5:1 |
Stitching with Anchor 900
Substituting Anchor 900 takes care: DMC 3023 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 3.7), and Madeira 1511 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 900 is number 22 of 23 in the Anchor beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 831 Sierra Light and down to Anchor 899 Tawny Light. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 900 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sage (ΔE 6.7), Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 11.6) and Artkal S S113 Khaki (ΔE 7.4); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 900?
DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light is the closest DMC match to Anchor 900 Pewter Light (ΔE 3.7, close). Runners-up: DMC 523 (ΔE 3.9) and DMC 3053 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is Anchor 900?
Anchor 900 Pewter Light is a light, muted beige in the beige and tan family: hex #a9a995, RGB 169, 169, 149, L* 68.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 900?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 858 Laurel Green Light is nearest (ΔE 6.0). From other brands, DMC 3023 (ΔE 3.7) or Madeira 1511 (ΔE 3.1). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 261 and Anchor 231 models at ΔE 1.3.
What is Anchor 900 in Perler beads?
Perler Sage (#9aa98e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 11.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 900?
Madeira 1511 Gray Green Very Light at ΔE 3.1 (close), then Madeira 1814 at ΔE 4.0.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 398 Gray ΔE 7.8
- Anchor 848 Blue Mist ΔE 10.2
Anchor 900 in other brands
- DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light ΔE 3.7
- Perler Sage ΔE 6.7
- Hama 77 Cloudy White ΔE 11.6
- Artkal S S113 Khaki ΔE 7.4
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 9.9