782 — Topaz dark (781)
Browns family#AC6520
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.
About DMC 782
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Wicker
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 782
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 782 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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Other threads & beads
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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 782 (Topaz dark (781)) in any brand.
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.
DMC 782 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 dark (781) turns up.
DMC 782 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 782.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D782, Diamond Drills USA DMC782. A kit legend or drill bag marked 782 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 782
DMC threads that pair well with 782, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC782 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 365 (Golden Brown Medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium, 72%) and Anchor 1046 (Golden Brown Medium Dark, 67%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 782?
No. DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)) 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 782?
Diamond Dotz D782 and Diamond Drills USA DMC782 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 782 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 782?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are PNK Kirov 5006 (95%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 475 Marigold Yellow (92%), Planet Earth 032 inca (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.