680 — Old Gold dark
Oranges family
Need details on DMC 680? This medium, vivid orange shade (Old Gold dark) is hex #A67334, RGB 166, 115, 52. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 680
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 680
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 680
DMC threads that pair well with 680, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 680 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 680
Known as Old Gold dark, DMC 680 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in seasonal designs and pumpkins. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring marigolds and fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 680 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 680 is Old Gold dark — a medium orange thread (hex #A67334, RGB 166, 115, 52). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 680?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 680 (Old Gold dark) is Anchor 1045 (Golden Brown Medium Light) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 943 (Tan Medium, 71%) and Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light, 69%).
Which DMC threads are close to 680?
The closest DMC threads to 680 are 3829 Old Gold very dark (ΔE 2.7), 3828 Hazelnut Brown (ΔE 3.19), and 3045 Yellow Beige dark (ΔE 3.65). These are useful substitutes when 680 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 680 good for?
DMC 680 (Old Gold dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 680.