DMC 783 — Topaz Medium

• DMC 3852

  Straw Very Dark

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 680

  Old Gold Dark

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 729

  Old Gold Medium

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3829

  Old Gold Very Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 782

  Topaz Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 10.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 783?

DMC 783 is Topaz Medium, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CE9124 — RGB 206, 145, 36 and HSL 38°, 70%, 47% — 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 Medium?

Topaz Medium is DMC 783, and it converts to Anchor 307. 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 783?

DMC 783 (Topaz Medium) converts to Anchor 307. 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 783?

DMC 783 (Topaz Medium) is #CE9124 in hex — that's RGB 206, 145, 36 or HSL 38°, 70%, 47%. 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 783?

To build dimension, flank DMC 783 (47% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Straw Very Dark (DMC 3852) sits at 51% for highlights, and Old Gold Dark (DMC 680) at 40% 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 783?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 783 are Straw Very Dark (DMC 3852), Old Gold Dark (DMC 680), Old Gold Medium (DMC 729), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 783 is out of stock.