What color is DMC 780?

DMC 780 is Ultra Very Dark Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #94631A (RGB 148, 99, 26), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 780?

Anchor 309 is the closest published match for DMC 780, and some conversion charts list Anchor 370 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 780?

DMC 780 is the darkest of DMC's 8 Topaz shades. The next lighter one is DMC 781 Very Dark Topaz.

Can I get DMC 780 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 780 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

780

DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 780.

Code780

NameUltra Very Dark Topaz

Hex#94631A

RGB148, 99, 26

HSL36°, 70%, 34%

CIELAB46.0, 13.6, 46.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 780 is Anchor 309 (some charts list 370). 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 780 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 780

Color-wheel combinations that start from 780, 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.

780Ultra Very Dark TopazThis color
797Royal Blue

Analogous

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

816Garnet
780Ultra Very Dark TopazThis color
581Moss Green

Triadic

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

780Ultra Very Dark TopazThis color
912Light Emerald Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

780Ultra Very Dark TopazThis color
3765Very Dark Peacock Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 780?: DMC 780 is Ultra Very Dark Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #94631A (RGB 148, 99, 26), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 780?: Anchor 309 is the closest published match for DMC 780, and some conversion charts list Anchor 370 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 780?: DMC 780 is the darkest of DMC's 8 Topaz shades. The next lighter one is DMC 781 Very Dark Topaz.
Can I get DMC 780 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 780 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 780

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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