782 — Topaz dark (781)
Browns family
Below: DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)), a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex #AC6520 and RGB 172, 101, 32. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 782
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 782
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 782
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark) is so near (ΔE 2.9), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 782
DMC threads that pair well with 782, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC 782 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 782
DMC 782 is the floss known as Topaz dark (781): a vivid, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The deep and vivid character of this shade lends itself well to animal fur and warm outlines. Stitchers frequently choose it for wooden textures and coffee themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 782 look like?
DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #AC6520 and RGB 172, 101, 32. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 782?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)) is Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1048 (Copper Medium, 80%) and Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark, 76%).
What DMC colors are similar to 782?
The closest DMC threads to 782 are 781 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 2.9), 3829 Old Gold very dark (ΔE 3.78), and 435 Brown very light (ΔE 5.31). These are useful substitutes when 782 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 782?
Reach for DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 782.
What fabric color works best with DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781))?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 782 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.