DMC 680 — Old Gold Dark

• 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 color is DMC 680?

DMC 680 is Old Gold Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BC8D0E — RGB 188, 141, 14 and HSL 44°, 86%, 40% — 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 Dark?

Old Gold Dark is DMC 680, and it converts to Anchor 901. 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 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 — that's RGB 188, 141, 14 or HSL 44°, 86%, 40%. 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 680?

To build dimension, flank DMC 680 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Topaz Medium (DMC 783) sits at 47% for highlights, and Old Gold Very Dark (DMC 3829) at 34% 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 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.