What color is DMC 676?

DMC 676 is Light Old Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E5CE97 (RGB 229, 206, 151), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 676?

Anchor 891 is the closest published match for DMC 676. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 676?

Among DMC's 5 Old Gold shades, the next lighter one is DMC 677 Very Light Old Gold and the next darker one is DMC 729 Medium Old Gold.

Can I get DMC 676 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 676 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 676 Light Old Gold

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 676.

Code676

NameLight Old Gold

Hex#E5CE97

RGB229, 206, 151

HSL42°, 60%, 75%

CIELAB83.5, 0.1, 30.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 676 is Anchor 891. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Old Gold shades

All 5 DMC Old Gold shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 676 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 676

Color-wheel combinations that start from 676, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

676Light Old GoldThis color
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

676Light Old GoldThis color
964Light Sea Green
554Light Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

676Light Old GoldThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue
209Dark Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 676?: DMC 676 is Light Old Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E5CE97 (RGB 229, 206, 151), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 676?: Anchor 891 is the closest published match for DMC 676. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 676?: Among DMC's 5 Old Gold shades, the next lighter one is DMC 677 Very Light Old Gold and the next darker one is DMC 729 Medium Old Gold.
Can I get DMC 676 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 676 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 676

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