Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark
Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark is a dark, soft brown with the screen hex #5f4d31. DMC has no exact twin: its nearest is DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark at ΔE 4.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark at ΔE 3.6 (close).
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Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark
#5f4d31 · RGB 95, 77, 49
Closest to Anchor 904 in other brands
- DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Brown ΔE 11.7 loose
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 12.5 loose
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 7.8 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 8.6 similar
Anchor 904 color values
| Code | 904 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mocha Brown Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #5f4d31 |
| RGB | 95, 77, 49 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.9, a* 3.4, b* 19.4 |
| HSL | 37°, 32 %, 28 % |
| Color family | Brown, 41 of 59 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.9) |
| Nearest DMC | DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark, ΔE 4.1 |
Anchor 904 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of Anchor 904: the best is Madeira 1905 at ΔE 3.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC | 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 4.1 | close |
| DMC | 839 | Beige Brown Dark | 4.4 | close |
| DMC | 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1607 | Khaki Green Dark | 8.4 | similar |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 11.7 | loose |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 13.9 | loose |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 12.5 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 12.6 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 7.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 12.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 8.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 12.6 | loose |
Anchor shades closest to Anchor 904
No other Anchor color comes within ΔE 3 of Anchor 904; the nearest, Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark, sits at ΔE 5.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | Stone Gray Dark | #554d3a | 5.5 | more muted |
| 1086 | Mocha Brown Dark | #5c4636 | 6.6 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | #6f4b1a | 7.7 | more saturated |
| 393 | Linen Dark | #766139 | 7.9 | lighter and more saturated |
| 906 | Brass Dark | #6a480d | 8.5 | more saturated |
| 905 | Tawny Dark | #41321c | 9.2 | much darker and slightly more muted |
| 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | #694228 | 9.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 846 | Fern Green Dark | #46410b | 10.7 | darker and more saturated |
Shading Anchor 904: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the Anchor brown family, L* from 42 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 393 | Linen Dark | 42.3 |
| 3 lighter | 277 | Desert Very Dark | 40.1 |
| 2 lighter | 845 | Fern Green Medium Dark | 38.1 |
| 1 lighter | 889 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 35.0 |
| this color | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 33.9 |
| 1 darker | 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | 31.9 |
| 2 darker | 1086 | Mocha Brown Dark | 31.6 |
| 3 darker | 846 | Fern Green Dark | 27.0 |
| 4 darker | 905 | Tawny Dark | 21.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to Anchor 904
One strand each of Anchor 393 and Anchor 1088 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single Anchor shade (best single: Anchor 273, ΔE 5.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to Anchor 904 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × Anchor 393 Linen Dark + 1 × Anchor 1088 Mocha Brown Very Dark | #5f4c2f | 0.6 |
| 1 × Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark + 1 × Anchor 681 Forest Dark | #604d2e | 1.0 |
| 1 × Anchor 393 Linen Dark + 1 × Anchor 1041 Stone Gray Very Dark | #5e4f33 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for Anchor 904
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #5f4d31; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 1045 | Toast Light | 2.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 1 | Snow White | 7.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 397 | Gray Light | 4.5:1 |
How to use Anchor 904
Substituting Anchor 904 takes care: DMC 838 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.1), and Madeira 1905 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
Anchor 904 is number 41 of 59 in the Anchor brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to Anchor 889 Sand Stone Medium Dark and down to Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark. No other Anchor shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
Anchor 904 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.1:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 11.7), Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 12.5) and Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold (ΔE 7.8); beads come in fewer shades than Anchor, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 904?
DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark is the closest DMC match to Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark (ΔE 4.1, close). Runners-up: DMC 839 (ΔE 4.4) and DMC 3781 (ΔE 5.4).
What color is Anchor 904?
Anchor 904 Mocha Brown Dark is a dark, soft brown in the brown family: hex #5f4d31, RGB 95, 77, 49, L* 33.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of Anchor 904?
Inside Anchor, Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.5). From other brands, DMC 838 (ΔE 4.1) or Madeira 1905 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of Anchor 393 and Anchor 1088 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is Anchor 904 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.7 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 12.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of Anchor 904?
Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Madeira 1811 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest Anchor colors
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 5.5
- Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 6.6
- Anchor 905 Tawny Dark ΔE 9.2
- Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark ΔE 9.4
- Anchor 846 Fern Green Dark ΔE 10.7
Anchor 904 in other brands
- DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 4.1
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 3.6
- Perler Brown ΔE 11.7
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 12.5
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 7.8
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 8.6