What color is DMC 729?

DMC 729 is Medium Old Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D0A53E (RGB 208, 165, 62), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 729?

Anchor 890 is the closest published match for DMC 729, and some conversion charts list Anchor 820 instead. 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 729?

Among DMC's 5 Old Gold shades, the next lighter one is DMC 676 Light Old Gold and the next darker one is DMC 680 Dark Old Gold.

Can I get DMC 729 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 729 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

729

DMC 729 Medium Old Gold

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 729.

Code729

NameMedium Old Gold

Hex#D0A53E

RGB208, 165, 62

HSL42°, 61%, 53%

CIELAB69.9, 5.3, 57.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 729 is Anchor 890 (some charts list 820). 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 729 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 729

Color-wheel combinations that start from 729, 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.

729Medium Old GoldThis color
797Royal Blue

Analogous

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

349Dark Coral
729Medium Old GoldThis color
166Medium Light Moss Green

Triadic

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

729Medium Old GoldThis color
958Dark Sea Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

729Medium Old GoldThis color
807Peacock Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 729?: DMC 729 is Medium Old Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D0A53E (RGB 208, 165, 62), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 729?: Anchor 890 is the closest published match for DMC 729, and some conversion charts list Anchor 820 instead. 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 729?: Among DMC's 5 Old Gold shades, the next lighter one is DMC 676 Light Old Gold and the next darker one is DMC 680 Dark Old Gold.
Can I get DMC 729 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 729 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 729

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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