DMC 727 Very Light Topaz
DMC 727 Very Light Topaz is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFF1AF and RGB 255, 241, 175. The closest substitute is DMC 3822 Light Straw.
Color values
| DMC code | 727 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Topaz |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFF1AF |
| RGB | 255, 241, 175 |
| HSL | 50°, 100%, 84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3822 Light Straw | View color | Close |
| 165 Very Light Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 744 Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 745 Light Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 3078 Very Light Golden Yellow | View color | Similar |
| 676 Light Old Gold | 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 727 in patterns
Very 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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