DMC 677 Very Light Old Gold
DMC 677 Very Light Old Gold is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F5ECCB and RGB 245, 236, 203. The closest substitute is DMC 739 Ultra Very Light Tan.
Color values
| DMC code | 677 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Old Gold |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F5ECCB |
| RGB | 245, 236, 203 |
| HSL | 47°, 68%, 88% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 739 Ultra Very Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 745 Light Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 3078 Very Light Golden Yellow | View color | Close |
| 3823 Ultra Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 772 Very Light Yellow Green | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 677 in patterns
Very Light Old Gold sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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