What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 727?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 293 or 288 for DMC 727 Topaz Vy Lt. By color, the closest Anchor is 293 (87% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 727 Topaz Vy Lt
- Anchor equivalent
- 293 or 288
- Closest DMC substitute
- 745 90%
Out of DMC 727 Topaz Vy 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
- #FFF1AF
- RGB
- 255, 241, 175
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 727
The DMC colors closest to DMC 727 Topaz Vy Lt, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 745Yellow Pale Light90% · Great
- 744Yellow Pale87% · Great
- 3822Straw Light84% · Closest
- 165Moss Green Vy Lt83% · Closest
- 3078Golden Yellow Vy Lt83% · Closest
- 11Light Tender Green81% · Closest
DMC 727 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.
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 842 or 851; Paternayan 773 or 704. 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 727 Topaz Vy Lt.
Stitching with DMC 727
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 727?
The closest other DMC colors are 745 Yellow Pale Light (90%), 744 Yellow Pale (87%), 3822 Straw 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 727 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.