What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 725?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 305 for DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt. By color, the closest Anchor is 305 (93% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt
- Anchor equivalent
- 305
- Closest DMC substitute
- 19 89%
Out of DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt, 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
- #FFC840
- RGB
- 255, 200, 64
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 725
The DMC colors closest to DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 19Medium Light Autumn Gold89% · Great
- 726Topaz Light85% · Closest
- 742Tangerine Light84% · Closest
- 743Yellow Med83% · Closest
- 972Canary Deep83% · Closest
- 3821Straw82% · Closest
DMC 725 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 725
- Classic Colorworks: 072 Sunshine Girl
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 553 or 694; Paternayan 702 or 711. 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 725 Topaz Med Lt.
Stitching with DMC 725
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 725?
The closest other DMC colors are 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold (89%), 726 Topaz Light (85%), 742 Tangerine Light (84%). 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 725 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.