What color is DMC 782?

DMC 782 is Dark Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AE7720 (RGB 174, 119, 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 782?

Anchor 307 is the closest published match for DMC 782, and some conversion charts list Anchor 308 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 782?

Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 783 Medium Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 781 Very Dark Topaz.

Can I get DMC 782 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 782 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 782 Dark Topaz

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 782.

Code782

NameDark Topaz

Hex#AE7720

RGB174, 119, 32

HSL37°, 69%, 40%

CIELAB54.3, 14.2, 52.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 782 is Anchor 307 (some charts list 308). 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 782 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 782

Color-wheel combinations that start from 782, 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.

782Dark TopazThis color
797Royal Blue

Analogous

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

347Very Dark Salmon
782Dark TopazThis color
581Moss Green

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

782Dark TopazThis color
806Dark Peacock Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 782?: DMC 782 is Dark Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AE7720 (RGB 174, 119, 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 782?: Anchor 307 is the closest published match for DMC 782, and some conversion charts list Anchor 308 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 782?: Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 783 Medium Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 781 Very Dark Topaz.
Can I get DMC 782 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 782 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 782

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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