726 — Topaz light
Yellows family
DMC 726 (Topaz light) is a medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #FFD447 and RGB values 255, 212, 71. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 726
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 726
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 726
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 726 (Topaz 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 726
DMC threads that pair well with 726, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 726 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 726
Meet DMC 726, Topaz light — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in sunflowers and highlights alike. Pull this thread for warm backgrounds or golden accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 726 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 726 is Topaz light — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #FFD447, RGB 255, 212, 71). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 726?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 726 (Topaz light) is Anchor 295 (Golden Yellow Medium Light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light, 79%) and Anchor 290 (Lemon Dark, 75%).
Which DMC threads are close to 726?
The closest DMC threads to 726 are 973 Canary bright (ΔE 3.3), 743 Yellow medium (ΔE 4.38), and 3822 Straw light (ΔE 5.36). These are useful substitutes when 726 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 726 good for?
DMC 726 (Topaz light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. 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 726.
What fabric color works best with DMC 726 (Topaz 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, 726 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.