DMC 729 — Old Gold Medium

• DMC 3852

  Straw Very Dark

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 833

  Golden Olive Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 783

  Topaz Medium

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 680

  Old Gold Dark

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 19

  Autumn Gold medium Light

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 742

  Tangerine Light

  ΔE 9.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 729?

DMC 729 is Old Gold Medium, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D0A53E — RGB 208, 165, 62 and HSL 42°, 61%, 53% — 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 Medium?

Old Gold Medium is DMC 729, and it converts to Anchor 890. 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 729?

DMC 729 (Old Gold Medium) converts to Anchor 890. 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 729?

DMC 729 (Old Gold Medium) is #D0A53E in hex — that's RGB 208, 165, 62 or HSL 42°, 61%, 53%. 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 729?

To build dimension, flank DMC 729 (53% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Straw Dark (DMC 3820) sits at 62% for highlights, and Golden Olive (DMC 832) at 53% 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 729?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 729 are Straw Very Dark (DMC 3852), Straw Dark (DMC 3820), Golden Olive (DMC 832), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 729 is out of stock.