DMC 780 — Topaz Ultra Very Dark

• DMC 781

  Topaz Very Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 869

  Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 782

  Topaz Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 829

  Golden Olive Very Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 11.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 780?

DMC 780 is Topaz Ultra Very Dark, a dark yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #94631A — RGB 148, 99, 26 and HSL 36°, 70%, 34% — 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 Ultra Very Dark?

Topaz Ultra Very Dark is DMC 780, and it converts to Anchor 309. 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 780?

DMC 780 (Topaz Ultra Very Dark) converts to Anchor 309. 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 780?

DMC 780 (Topaz Ultra Very Dark) is #94631A in hex — that's RGB 148, 99, 26 or HSL 36°, 70%, 34%. 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 780?

To build dimension, flank DMC 780 (34% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Topaz Very Dark (DMC 781) sits at 38% for highlights, and Golden Brown Dark (DMC 975) at 32% 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 780?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 780 are Topaz Very Dark (DMC 781), Hazelnut Brown Dark (DMC 420), Hazelnut Brown Very Dark (DMC 869), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 780 is out of stock.