DMC 728Topaz
DMC 728 — Topaz
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #E4B468
- RGB
- 228, 180, 104
- HSL
- 37°, 70%, 65%
- Anchor
- 306
- DMC code
- 728
- Color family
- Yellows & golds
Nearest DMC colors to 728
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 728 is out of stock.
- DMC 3820
Straw Dark
ΔE 3.3
- DMC 3827
Golden Brown Pale
ΔE 5.0
- DMC 834
Golden Olive Very Light
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 3854
Autumn Gold Medium
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 742
Tangerine Light
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 833
Golden Olive Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 729
Old Gold Medium
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 437
Tan Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 19
Autumn Gold medium Light
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 3821
Straw
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 977
Golden Brown Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3852
Straw Very Dark
ΔE 7.7
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 728?
- DMC 728 is Topaz, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E4B468 — RGB 228, 180, 104 and HSL 37°, 70%, 65% — 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?
- Topaz is DMC 728, and it converts to Anchor 306. 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 728?
- DMC 728 (Topaz) converts to Anchor 306. 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 728?
- DMC 728 (Topaz) is #E4B468 in hex — that's RGB 228, 180, 104 or HSL 37°, 70%, 65%. 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 728?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 728 (65% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Brown Pale (DMC 3827) sits at 72% for highlights, and Golden Olive Light (DMC 833) at 60% 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 728?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 728 are Straw Dark (DMC 3820), Golden Brown Pale (DMC 3827), Golden Olive Very Light (DMC 834), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 728 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.