DMC 677 — Old Gold Very Light

• DMC 3078

  Golden Yellow Very Light

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 3823

  Yellow Ultra Pale

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC Ecru

  Ecru

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 739

  Tan Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 543

  Beige Brown Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 822

  Beige Gray Light

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 772

  Yellow Green Very Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 745

  Yellow Pale Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 746

  Off White

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3047

  Yellow Beige Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 727

  Topaz Very Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 712

  Cream

  ΔE 7.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 677?

DMC 677 is Old Gold Very Light, a very light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F5ECCB — RGB 245, 236, 203 and HSL 47°, 68%, 88% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Old Gold Very Light?

Old Gold Very Light is DMC 677, and it converts to Anchor 361. 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 677?

DMC 677 (Old Gold Very Light) converts to Anchor 361. 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 677?

DMC 677 (Old Gold Very Light) is #F5ECCB in hex — that's RGB 245, 236, 203 or HSL 47°, 68%, 88%. 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 677?

To build dimension, flank DMC 677 (88% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Yellow Very Light (DMC 3078) sits at 90% for highlights, and Beige Gray Light (DMC 822) at 87% 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 677?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 677 are Golden Yellow Very Light (DMC 3078), Yellow Ultra Pale (DMC 3823), Ecru (DMC Ecru), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 677 is out of stock.