DMC 781 Very Dark Topaz
DMC 781 Very Dark Topaz is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#A26D20 and RGB 162, 109, 32. The closest substitute is DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz.
Color values
| DMC code | 781 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Topaz |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #A26D20 |
| RGB | 162, 109, 32 |
| HSL | 36°, 67%, 38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz | View color | Very close |
| 782 Dark Topaz | View color | Close |
| 3826 Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 976 Medium Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 975 Dark Golden Brown | View color | Similar |
| 435 Very Light Brown | 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 781 in patterns
Very Dark Topaz sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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