DMC 729 Medium Old Gold
DMC 729 Medium Old Gold is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#D0A53E and RGB 208, 165, 62. The closest substitute is DMC 3852 Very Dark Straw.
Color values
| DMC code | 729 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Old Gold |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #D0A53E |
| RGB | 208, 165, 62 |
| HSL | 42°, 61%, 53% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3852 Very Dark Straw | View color | Very close |
| 3820 Dark Straw | View color | Close |
| 680 Dark Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 783 Medium Topaz | View color | Close |
| 742 Light Tangerine | View color | Similar |
| 728 Topaz | 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 729 in patterns
Medium Old Gold 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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