728 — Golden Yellow
Oranges family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 728
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 728
DMC threads that pair well with 728, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 728 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 298 (Golden Yellow Dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 302 (Burnt Orange Light, 80%) and Anchor 291 (Canary Yellow Bright, 78%).
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.