677 — Old Gold very light
Oranges family
DMC 677 — Old Gold very light — has hex #EACF8E and RGB 234, 207, 142. This light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 677
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 677
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 677
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 677
DMC threads that pair well with 677, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 677 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 677
Old Gold very light (catalog code DMC 677) is a light, vivid shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. It has a fresh and easy feel that suits sunsets and warm accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with seasonal designs or pumpkins for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 677?
DMC 677 is called Old Gold very light. It's a light orange shade (hex #EACF8E, RGB 234, 207, 142) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 677?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) is Anchor 300 (Yellow Very Light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 301 (Burnt Orange Very Light, 68%) and Anchor 292 (Golden Brown Very Light, 65%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 677?
The closest DMC threads to 677 are 3047 Yellow Beige light (ΔE 3.49), 745 Yellow light pale (ΔE 5.21), and 744 Yellow pale (ΔE 6.71). These are useful substitutes when 677 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 677?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 677 (Old Gold very 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, 677 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.