680 — Old Gold dark
Oranges family#A67334
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.
About DMC 680
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Fennec
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 680
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 680 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 680 (Old Gold dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 680
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 680
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 680 (Old Gold dark) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
DMC 680 (Old Gold dark) sits a hair from DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) (ΔE 2.7) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 680 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Old Gold dark turns up.
DMC 680 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 680.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D680, Diamond Drills USA DMC680. A kit legend or drill bag marked 680 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 680
DMC threads that pair well with 680, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC680 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 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 374 (Tan Dark, 67%) and Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark, 67%).
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 680 (Old Gold dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 680 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 680?
No. DMC 680 (Old Gold dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 680?
Diamond Dotz D680 and Diamond Drills USA DMC680 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 680 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 680?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kimono Silk 304 Golden Pavilion (100%), Trebizond 0237 Burnished Gold (97%), Ariadna 1778 (95%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.