DMC 728 Topaz
DMC 728 Topaz is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E4B468 and RGB 228, 180, 104. The closest substitute is DMC 3820 Dark Straw.
Color values
| DMC code | 728 |
|---|---|
| Name | Topaz |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E4B468 |
| RGB | 228, 180, 104 |
| HSL | 37°, 70%, 65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3820 Dark Straw | View color | Close |
| 3827 Pale Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 3854 Medium Autumn Gold | View color | Close |
| 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold | View color | Close |
| 977 Light Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 3821 Straw | 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 728 in patterns
Topaz sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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