DMC 726 Light Topaz
DMC 726 Light Topaz is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FDD755 and RGB 253, 215, 85. The closest substitute is DMC 18 Yellow Plum.
Color values
| DMC code | 726 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Topaz |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FDD755 |
| RGB | 253, 215, 85 |
| HSL | 46°, 98%, 66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Yellow Plum | View color | Close |
| 725 Medium Light Topaz | View color | Close |
| 743 Medium Yellow | View color | Close |
| 307 Lemon | View color | Similar |
| 742 Light Tangerine | View color | Similar |
| 3821 Straw | View color | Similar |
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 726 in patterns
Light Topaz sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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