DMC 680Old Gold Dark
DMC 680 — Old Gold Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #BC8D0E
- RGB
- 188, 141, 14
- Anchor
- 901
- DMC code
- 680
Nearest DMC colors to 680
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 680 is out of stock.
- DMC 3829
Old Gold Very Dark
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 783
Topaz Medium
ΔE 5.0
- DMC 3852
Straw Very Dark
ΔE 5.4
- DMC 832
Golden Olive
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 729
Old Gold Medium
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 782
Topaz Dark
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 831
Golden Olive Medium
ΔE 9.6
- DMC 370
Mustard Medium
ΔE 10.5
- DMC 436
Tan
ΔE 10.6
- DMC 977
Golden Brown Light
ΔE 11.6
- DMC 833
Golden Olive Light
ΔE 11.9
- DMC 976
Golden Brown Medium
ΔE 12.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 680?
- DMC 680 (Old Gold Dark) converts to Anchor 901. 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 680?
- DMC 680 (Old Gold Dark) is #BC8D0E in hex, or RGB 188, 141, 14. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 680?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 680 are Old Gold Very Dark (DMC 3829), Topaz Medium (DMC 783), Straw Very Dark (DMC 3852), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 680 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.