725 — Topaz
Oranges family#FCBA40
Below: DMC 725 (Topaz), a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #FCBA40 and RGB 252, 186, 64. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 725
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Buttercup
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 725
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 725 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 725 (Topaz) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 725
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 725
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 725 (Topaz) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
DMC 725 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 Topaz turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D725, Diamond Drills USA DMC725. A kit legend or drill bag marked 725 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 725
DMC threads that pair well with 725, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC725 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 725
DMC 725 (Topaz) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. Expect to see it used in sunsets and warm accents across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 725 look like?
DMC 725 (Topaz) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #FCBA40 and RGB 252, 186, 64. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 725?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 725 (Topaz) is Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 297 (Golden Yellow Medium, 89%) and Anchor 298 (Golden Yellow Dark, 75%).
What DMC colors are similar to 725?
The closest DMC threads to 725 are 728 Golden Yellow (ΔE 3.55), 743 Yellow medium (ΔE 4.43), and 3821 Straw (ΔE 4.83). These are useful substitutes when 725 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 725?
Reach for DMC 725 (Topaz) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 725.
What fabric color works best with DMC 725 (Topaz)?
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, 725 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 725 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Étoile C725. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 725?
Diamond Dotz D725 and Diamond Drills USA DMC725 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 725 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 725?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Artkal J JA6 (94%), Unitas Ljubica 303 (93%), Coco M16 (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.