DMC Mouliné Spécial

781 — Topaz Very Dark

Browns family

Need details on DMC 781? This medium-dark, vivid brown shade (Topaz Very Dark) is hex #A25F1F, RGB 162, 95, 31. 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.

Hex
#A25F1F
RGB
162, 95, 31
HSL
29°, 68%, 38%
Lab
46.9, 22.3, 45.7
Lightness
38%
Dark
Saturation
68%
Rich
Hue
29°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for DMC 781

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 781 Topaz Very Dark

Sullivans

Old Gold Dark 45158 80% Good
Golden Olive 45233 73% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown 45425 69% Approx
Yellow Beige Dark 45328 67% Approx
Topaz Very Dark 45199 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Old Oak Tree 145 87% Good
Sassy Brass 071 86% Good
Little House Brown 118 76% Approx
Brandied Pears 171 68% Approx
Colonial Copper 170 68% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 781

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 781 Topaz Very Dark
Topaz dark (781) DMC 782 Very close ΔE 2.9 Brown very light DMC 435 Very close ΔE 4.31 Old Gold very dark DMC 3829 Very close ΔE 4.8 Hazelnut Brown dark DMC 420 Noticeable ΔE 5.92 Yellow Beige very dark DMC 167 Noticeable ΔE 7.05 Old Gold dark DMC 680 Noticeable ΔE 7.52 Golden Brown medium DMC 976 Noticeable ΔE 8.7 Golden Brown DMC 3826 Noticeable ΔE 8.7

Working with DMC 781

On white fabric
5:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.9). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for DMC 781

DMC threads that pair well with 781, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
781
3844 Bright Turquoise dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
781
581 Moss Green 356 Terra Cotta medium
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
781
3812 Sea Green very dark 155 Blue Violet medium dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
781
869 Hazelnut Brown very dark 3827 Golden Brown pale 3855 Autumn Gold light

Browns Family

DMC 781 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

781 Topaz Very Dark 781 167 Yellow Beige very dark 167 832 Golden Olive 832 420 Hazelnut Brown dark 420 3826 Golden Brown 3826 640 Beige Grey very dark 640 370 Mustard medium 370 301 Mahogany medium 301 3862 Mocha Beige dark 3862 08 Dark Driftwood 08 780 Topaz ultra very dark 780

About DMC 781

Topaz Very Dark (catalog code DMC 781) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. With a strong and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in earth tones and animal fur. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is DMC 781?

DMC 781 is called Topaz Very Dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #A25F1F, RGB 162, 95, 31) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 781?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark) is Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium, 79%) and Anchor 1048 (Copper Medium, 77%).

What's a good substitute for DMC 781?

The closest DMC threads to 781 are 782 Topaz dark (781) (ΔE 2.9), 435 Brown very light (ΔE 4.31), and 3829 Old Gold very dark (ΔE 4.8). These are useful substitutes when 781 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use DMC 781?

Cross-stitchers pull DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark) for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 781 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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