What color is DMC 781?

DMC 781 is Very Dark Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A26D20 (RGB 162, 109, 32), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 781?

Anchor 308 is the closest published match for DMC 781, and some conversion charts list Anchor 309 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 781?

Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 782 Dark Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz.

Can I get DMC 781 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 781. The closest color on that chart is DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz.

DMC color chart

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DMC 781 Very Dark Topaz

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 781.

Code781

NameVery Dark Topaz

Hex#A26D20

RGB162, 109, 32

HSL36°, 67%, 38%

CIELAB50.4, 14.4, 48.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 781 is Anchor 308 (some charts list 309). 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 781 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 781

Color-wheel combinations that start from 781, 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.

781Very Dark TopazThis color
797Royal Blue

Analogous

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

498Dark Red
781Very Dark TopazThis color
581Moss Green

Triadic

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

781Very Dark TopazThis color
912Light Emerald Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

781Very Dark TopazThis color
806Dark Peacock Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 781?: DMC 781 is Very Dark Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A26D20 (RGB 162, 109, 32), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 781?: Anchor 308 is the closest published match for DMC 781, and some conversion charts list Anchor 309 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 781?: Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 782 Dark Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz.
Can I get DMC 781 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 781. The closest color on that chart is DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz.

Chart with 781

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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