DMC 781 — Topaz Very Dark

• DMC 782

  Topaz Dark

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 780

  Topaz Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3829

  Old Gold Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 10.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 781?

DMC 781 is Topaz Very Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A26D20 — RGB 162, 109, 32 and HSL 36°, 67%, 38% — 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 Very Dark?

Topaz Very Dark is DMC 781, and it converts to Anchor 308. 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 781?

DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark) converts to Anchor 308. 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 781?

DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark) is #A26D20 in hex — that's RGB 162, 109, 32 or HSL 36°, 67%, 38%. 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 781?

To build dimension, flank DMC 781 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Topaz Dark (DMC 782) sits at 40% for highlights, and Topaz Ultra Very Dark (DMC 780) 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 781?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 781 are Topaz Dark (DMC 782), Topaz Ultra Very Dark (DMC 780), Golden Brown (DMC 3826), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 781 is out of stock.