What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 780?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 309 for DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Vy Dk. By color, the closest Anchor is 309 (79% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Vy Dk
- Anchor equivalent
- 309
- Closest DMC substitute
- 781 87%
Out of DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Vy Dk, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #94631A
- RGB
- 148, 99, 26
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 780
The DMC colors closest to DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Vy Dk, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 781Topaz Very Dark87% · Great
- 420Hazelnut Brown Dk80% · Closest
- 869Hazelnut Brown V Dk79% · Closest
- 434Brown Light79% · Closest
- 3826Golden Brown78% · Closest
- 975Golden Brown Dk78% · Closest
DMC 780 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Madeira |
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| Gamma |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 904 or 698; Paternayan 452 or 730. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC yellows and golds, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Vy Dk.
Stitching with DMC 780
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 780?
The closest other DMC colors are 781 Topaz Very Dark (87%), 420 Hazelnut Brown Dk (80%), 869 Hazelnut Brown V Dk (79%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 780 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.