What color is DMC 783?

DMC 783 is Medium Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #CE9124 (RGB 206, 145, 36), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 783?

Anchor 306 is the closest published match for DMC 783, and some conversion charts list Anchor 307 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 783?

Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 728 Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 782 Dark Topaz.

Can I get DMC 783 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 783 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 783 Medium Topaz

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 783.

Code783

NameMedium Topaz

Hex#CE9124

RGB206, 145, 36

HSL38°, 70%, 47%

CIELAB64.6, 14.2, 61.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 783 is Anchor 306 (some charts list 307). 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 783 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 783

Color-wheel combinations that start from 783, 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.

783Medium TopazThis color
797Royal Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

783Medium TopazThis color
912Light Emerald Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 783?: DMC 783 is Medium Topaz, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #CE9124 (RGB 206, 145, 36), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 783?: Anchor 306 is the closest published match for DMC 783, and some conversion charts list Anchor 307 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 783?: Among DMC's 8 Topaz shades, the next lighter one is DMC 728 Topaz and the next darker one is DMC 782 Dark Topaz.
Can I get DMC 783 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 783 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 783

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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