DMC 783 Medium Topaz
DMC 783 Medium Topaz is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#CE9124 and RGB 206, 145, 36. The closest substitute is DMC 680 Dark Old Gold.
Color values
| DMC code | 783 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Topaz |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #CE9124 |
| RGB | 206, 145, 36 |
| HSL | 38°, 70%, 47% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 680 Dark Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 3852 Very Dark Straw | View color | Close |
| 976 Medium Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 729 Medium Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 3829 Very Dark Old Gold | View color | Similar |
| 782 Dark 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 783 in patterns
Medium 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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