DMC 782 — Topaz Dark

• DMC 781

  Topaz Very Dark

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3829

  Old Gold Very Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 780

  Topaz Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 680

  Old Gold Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 783

  Topaz Medium

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 10.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 782?

DMC 782 is Topaz Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #AE7720 — RGB 174, 119, 32 and HSL 37°, 69%, 40% — 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 Dark?

Topaz Dark is DMC 782, 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 782?

DMC 782 (Topaz 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 782?

DMC 782 (Topaz Dark) is #AE7720 in hex — that's RGB 174, 119, 32 or HSL 37°, 69%, 40%. 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 782?

To build dimension, flank DMC 782 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Brown Medium (DMC 976) sits at 51% for highlights, and Topaz Very Dark (DMC 781) at 38% 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 782?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 782 are Topaz Very Dark (DMC 781), Golden Brown (DMC 3826), Yellow Beige Very Dark (DMC 167), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 782 is out of stock.