676 — Old Gold light
Oranges family
Looking up DMC 676? It's Old Gold light, a medium-light orange shade (#E6B469 / RGB 230, 180, 105). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 676
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 676
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 676
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 676 (Old Gold light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 676
DMC threads that pair well with 676, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 676 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 676
Meet DMC 676, Old Gold light — a vivid, medium-light thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The shade reads as crisp and versatile — a go-to choice for autumn leaves and sunsets. It also turns up in patterns built around warm accents and seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 676 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 676 is Old Gold light — a medium-light orange thread (hex #E6B469, RGB 230, 180, 105). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 676?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 676 (Old Gold light) is Anchor 311 (Tangerine Very Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 891 (Old Gold Light, 80%) and Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light, 71%).
Which DMC threads are close to 676?
The closest DMC threads to 676 are 3855 Autumn Gold light (ΔE 3.82), 3821 Straw (ΔE 5.32), and 728 Golden Yellow (ΔE 5.67). These are useful substitutes when 676 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 676 good for?
DMC 676 (Old Gold light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 676.
What fabric color works best with DMC 676 (Old Gold light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 676 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.