DMC
No official match published to DMC.
Closest on screen
- DMC 3781Dark greenvery close · ΔE 2.9
- DMC 839Dark brownvery close · ΔE 3.1
- DMC 610Dark brownvery close · ΔE 4.6
Anchor color chart · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
Anchor 856 · Turf Dark
Anchor 856 is “Turf Dark”, a brown shade from the Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range, with an approximate screen color of #6C5439. Its closest equivalents: DMC 3781 (closest on screen, very close), Madeira 1607 (published match, approximate) and Sullivans 45393 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Anchor · Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Number
- 856
- Name
- Turf Dark
- Color family
- Brown
- Screen color
- #6C5439 (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2113Dark brownclose · ΔE 6.5
- Madeira 2007Dark brownclose · ΔE 7.0
- Madeira 1913Dark brownclose · ΔE 8.0
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45393Dark Mocha Brownvery close · ΔE 2.9
- Sullivans 45237Dark Beige Brownvery close · ΔE 3.1
- Sullivans 45143Dark Drab Brownvery close · ΔE 4.6
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
No official match published to Diamond Painting.
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 3223Dark greenvery close · ΔE 2.9
- Gamma 3222Very dark brownvery close · ΔE 3.1
- Gamma 3181Dark brownvery close · ΔE 4.6
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 6511Dark greenvery close · ΔE 2.9
- PNK Kirov 6512Very dark brownvery close · ΔE 3.1
- PNK Kirov 5204Dark brownvery close · ΔE 4.6
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S959Very Dark Fawnvery close · ΔE 3.1
- Splendor S1101Barkclose · ΔE 5.9
- Splendor S1040Gingerclose · ΔE 6.5
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M821Dark Beigevery close · ΔE 3.1
- Mandarin Floss M833Barkclose · ΔE 5.9
- Mandarin Floss M830Coffee Beanapproximate · ΔE 10.5
Anchor color chart
Similar Anchor shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné range from the maker’s page; screen colors from Stitchfully.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is Anchor 856?
Anchor 856 is Turf Dark, about #6C5439 on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: Stitchfully): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is Anchor 856 in other brands?
DMC 3781 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 1607 (published match, approximate); Sullivans 45393 (closest on screen, very close). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One Anchor skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with Anchor 856
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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