780 — Topaz ultra very dark
Browns family#8C4A23
DMC 780 — Topaz ultra very dark — has hex #8C4A23 and RGB 140, 74, 35. This medium-dark, vivid brown 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 780
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Chestnut
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 780
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 780 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 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 780
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 780
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) sits a hair from DMC 434 (Brown light) (ΔE 3.01) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 780 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 ultra very dark turns up.
DMC 780 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 780.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D780, Diamond Drills USA DMC780. A kit legend or drill bag marked 780 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 780
DMC threads that pair well with 780, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC780 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 780
Meet DMC 780, Topaz ultra very dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for animal fur or warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 780 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 780 is Topaz ultra very dark — a medium-dark brown thread (hex #8C4A23, RGB 140, 74, 35). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 780?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) is Anchor 944 (Tan Very Dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 277 (Gold Dark, 84%) and Anchor 310 (Topaz Very Dark, 81%).
Which DMC threads are close to 780?
The closest DMC threads to 780 are 434 Brown light (ΔE 3.01), 3826 Golden Brown (ΔE 3.71), and 301 Mahogany medium (ΔE 4.09). These are useful substitutes when 780 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 780 good for?
DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 780.
What fabric color works best with DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark)?
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, 780 has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 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 780?
No. DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) 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 780?
Diamond Dotz D780 and Diamond Drills USA DMC780 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 780 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 780?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 2413 Topaz ultra very dark (100%), Vineyard Merino 1041 Monk's Robe (90%), Luca-S 360 (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.