What color is DMC 728?

DMC 728 is Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E4B468 (RGB 228, 180, 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 728?

Anchor 305 is the closest published match for DMC 728. 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 728?

Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 725 Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 783 Medium Topaz.

Can I get DMC 728 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 728 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

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DMC 728 Topaz

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 728.

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NameTopaz

Hex#E4B468

RGB228, 180, 104

HSL37°, 70%, 65%

CIELAB76.2, 8.6, 45.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 728 is Anchor 305. 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 728 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 728

Color-wheel combinations that start from 728, 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.

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799Medium Delft Blue

Analogous

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

351Coral
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3819Light Moss Green

Triadic

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

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954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 728?: DMC 728 is Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E4B468 (RGB 228, 180, 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 728?: Anchor 305 is the closest published match for DMC 728. 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 728?: Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 725 Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 783 Medium Topaz.
Can I get DMC 728 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 728 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 728

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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