728 — Golden Yellow
Oranges family#EFAD3D
DMC 728 — Golden Yellow — has hex #EFAD3D and RGB 239, 173, 61. This medium-light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 728
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Mustard
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 728
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 728 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 728 (Golden Yellow) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 728
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 728
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 728 (Golden Yellow) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
DMC 728 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 Golden Yellow turns up.
DMC 728 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 728.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D728, Diamond Drills USA DMC728. A kit legend or drill bag marked 728 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 728
DMC threads that pair well with 728, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC728 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 728
DMC 728 is the floss known as Golden Yellow: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, making it a popular choice for warm accents and seasonal designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for pumpkins or marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 728 look like?
DMC 728 (Golden Yellow) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #EFAD3D and RGB 239, 173, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 728?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 728 (Golden Yellow) is Anchor 306 (Gold) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light, 81%) and Anchor 297 (Golden Yellow Medium, 77%).
What DMC colors are similar to 728?
The closest DMC threads to 728 are 725 Topaz (ΔE 3.55), 3821 Straw (ΔE 3.85), and 742 Tangerine light (ΔE 5.26). These are useful substitutes when 728 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 728?
Reach for DMC 728 (Golden Yellow) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 728.
What fabric color works best with DMC 728 (Golden Yellow)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 728 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 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 728?
No. DMC 728 (Golden Yellow) 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 728?
Diamond Dotz D728 and Diamond Drills USA DMC728 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 728 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 728?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kimono Silk 303 Rising Sun (100%), Coco Z10 (94%), MARD G5 (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.