DMC 676 — Old Gold Light

• DMC 3822

  Straw Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 372

  Mustard Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 745

  Yellow Pale Light

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3046

  Yellow Beige Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 744

  Yellow Pale

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 734

  Olive Green Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 743

  Yellow Medium

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 8.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 676?

DMC 676 is Old Gold Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E5CE97 — RGB 229, 206, 151 and HSL 42°, 60%, 75% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Old Gold Light?

Old Gold Light is DMC 676, and it converts to Anchor 891. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 676?

DMC 676 (Old Gold Light) converts to Anchor 891. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 676?

DMC 676 (Old Gold Light) is #E5CE97 in hex — that's RGB 229, 206, 151 or HSL 42°, 60%, 75%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 676?

To build dimension, flank DMC 676 (75% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Straw Light (DMC 3822) sits at 78% for highlights, and Golden Olive Very Light (DMC 834) at 68% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 676?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 676 are Straw Light (DMC 3822), Tan Very Light (DMC 738), Golden Olive Very Light (DMC 834), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 676 is out of stock.