What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 728?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 305 for DMC 728 Topaz. By color, the closest Anchor is 305 (90% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 728 Topaz
- Anchor equivalent
- 305
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3820 89%
Out of DMC 728 Topaz, 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
- #E4B468
- RGB
- 228, 180, 104
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 728
The DMC colors closest to DMC 728 Topaz, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3820Straw Dark89% · Great
- 3827Golden Brown Pale86% · Great
- 834Golden Olive Vy Lt84% · Closest
- 3854Autumn Gold Med84% · Closest
- 742Tangerine Light83% · Closest
- 833Golden Olive Lt82% · Closest
DMC 728 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 728
- Weeks Dye Works: 2224 Squash (full Weeks Dye Works chart)
- The Gentle Art: 7033 Harvest Moon (full The Gentle Art chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 313 or 122; Paternayan 414 or 742. 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 728 Topaz.
Stitching with DMC 728
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 728?
The closest other DMC colors are 3820 Straw Dark (89%), 3827 Golden Brown Pale (86%), 834 Golden Olive Vy Lt (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 728 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.