DMC 726 — Topaz Light

• DMC 444

  Lemon Dark

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 19

  Autumn Gold medium Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 725

  Topaz Medium Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 743

  Yellow Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 973

  Canary Bright

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 307

  Lemon

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 744

  Yellow Pale

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3822

  Straw Light

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 17

  Yellow Plum Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 18

  Yellow Plum

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 9.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 726?

DMC 726 is Topaz Light, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FDD755 — RGB 253, 215, 85 and HSL 46°, 98%, 66% — 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 Topaz Light?

Topaz Light is DMC 726, and it converts to Anchor 291. 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 726?

DMC 726 (Topaz Light) converts to Anchor 291. 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 726?

DMC 726 (Topaz Light) is #FDD755 in hex — that's RGB 253, 215, 85 or HSL 46°, 98%, 66%. 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 726?

To build dimension, flank DMC 726 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lemon (DMC 307) sits at 66% for highlights, and Lemon Dark (DMC 444) at 50% 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 726?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 726 are Lemon Dark (DMC 444), Autumn Gold medium Light (DMC 19), Topaz Medium Light (DMC 725), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 726 is out of stock.