What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 782?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 308 or 307 for DMC 782 Topaz Dark. By color, the closest Anchor is 308 (82% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 782 Topaz Dark
- Anchor equivalent
- 308 or 307
- Closest DMC substitute
- 781 88%
Out of DMC 782 Topaz Dark, 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
- #AE7720
- RGB
- 174, 119, 32
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 782
The DMC colors closest to DMC 782 Topaz Dark, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 781Topaz Very Dark88% · Great
- 3826Golden Brown83% · Closest
- 167Yellow Beige V Dk82% · Closest
- 976Golden Brown Med80% · Closest
- 3829Old Gold Vy Dark80% · Closest
- 420Hazelnut Brown Dk79% · Closest
DMC 782 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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| Cosmo |
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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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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 782
- Weeks Dye Works: 2219 Whiskey (full Weeks Dye Works chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 904 or 698; Paternayan 731 or 723. 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 782 Topaz Dark.
Stitching with DMC 782
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 782?
The closest other DMC colors are 781 Topaz Very Dark (88%), 3826 Golden Brown (83%), 167 Yellow Beige V Dk (82%). 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 782 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.