What color is DMC 726?

DMC 726 is Light Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FCD168 (RGB 252, 209, 104), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 726?

Anchor 295 is the closest published match for DMC 726. 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 726?

Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 727 Very Light Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 725 Topaz.

Can I get DMC 726 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 726 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

726

DMC 726 Light Topaz

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 726.

Code726

NameLight Topaz

Hex#FCD168

RGB252, 209, 104

HSL43°, 96%, 70%

CIELAB85.7, 3.4, 56.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 726 is Anchor 295. 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 Topaz shades

All 8 DMC Topaz 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 726 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 726

Color-wheel combinations that start from 726, 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.

726Light TopazThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Analogous

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

3340Medium Apricot
726Light TopazThis color
3819Light Moss Green

Triadic

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

726Light TopazThis color
954Nile Green
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

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

726Light TopazThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 726?: DMC 726 is Light Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FCD168 (RGB 252, 209, 104), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 726?: Anchor 295 is the closest published match for DMC 726. 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 726?: Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 727 Very Light Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 725 Topaz.
Can I get DMC 726 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 726 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 726

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