What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 781?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 308 for DMC 781 Topaz Very Dark. By color, the closest Anchor is 308 (84% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 781 Topaz Very Dark
- Anchor equivalent
- 308
- Closest DMC substitute
- 782 88%
Out of DMC 781 Topaz Very 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
- #A26D20
- RGB
- 162, 109, 32
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 781
The DMC colors closest to DMC 781 Topaz Very Dark, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 782Topaz Dark88% · Great
- 780Topaz Ultra Vy Dk87% · Great
- 3826Golden Brown84% · Closest
- 420Hazelnut Brown Dk83% · Closest
- 167Yellow Beige V Dk81% · Closest
- 434Brown Light76% · Closest
DMC 781 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 723 or 731. 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 781 Topaz Very Dark.
Stitching with DMC 781
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 781?
The closest other DMC colors are 782 Topaz Dark (88%), 780 Topaz Ultra Vy Dk (87%), 3826 Golden Brown (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 781 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.