783 — Topaz medium
Oranges family#D0842C
DMC 783 (Topaz medium) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #D0842C and RGB values 208, 132, 44. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 783
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Old Gold
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 783
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 783 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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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 783 (Topaz medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 783
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 783
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 783 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 medium turns up.
DMC 783 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 783.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D783, Diamond Drills USA DMC783. A kit legend or drill bag marked 783 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 783
DMC threads that pair well with 783, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC783 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 783
Known as Topaz medium, DMC 783 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a vibrant and steady presence to projects featuring seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 783 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 783 is Topaz medium — a medium orange thread (hex #D0842C, RGB 208, 132, 44). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 783?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 783 (Topaz medium) is Anchor 307 (Topaz Light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 907 (Gold Medium, 78%) and Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark, 70%).
Which DMC threads are close to 783?
The closest DMC threads to 783 are 3852 Straw very dark (ΔE 3.88), 729 Old Gold medium (ΔE 4.39), and 3820 Straw dark (ΔE 6.91). These are useful substitutes when 783 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 783 good for?
DMC 783 (Topaz 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 783.
What fabric color works best with DMC 783 (Topaz medium)?
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, 783 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7:1 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 783?
No. DMC 783 (Topaz medium) 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 783?
Diamond Dotz D783 and Diamond Drills USA DMC783 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 783 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 783?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 2534 Topaz medium (100%), Gamma 0214 охра (95%), Planet Earth Pepperpot 050 hazelnut (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.