729 — Old Gold medium
Oranges family
Need details on DMC 729? This medium, vivid orange shade (Old Gold medium) is hex #C28940, RGB 194, 137, 64. 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 729
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 729
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 729
DMC threads that pair well with 729, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 729 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 729
Known as Old Gold medium, DMC 729 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 729 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 729 is Old Gold medium — a medium orange thread (hex #C28940, RGB 194, 137, 64). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 729?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 729 (Old Gold medium) is Anchor 890 (Old Gold Medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light, 84%) and Anchor 307 (Topaz Light, 67%).
Which DMC threads are close to 729?
The closest DMC threads to 729 are 3852 Straw very dark (ΔE 4.32), 783 Topaz medium (ΔE 4.39), and 422 Hazelnut Brown light (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 729 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 729 good for?
DMC 729 (Old Gold medium) 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 729.