DMC Mouliné Spécial

783 — Topaz medium

Oranges family

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.

Hex
#D0842C
RGB
208, 132, 44
HSL
32°, 65%, 49%
Lab
61.7, 22.4, 56.4
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
32°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for DMC 783

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

DMC 783 Topaz medium

Madeira

Golden Brown Medium 2514 73% Approx
Topaz Dark 2212 64% Fair
Tan Light 2012 64% Fair
Tan 2011 62% Fair
Golden Brown Light 2302 59% Fair

J&P Coates

Topaz Medium 5307 64% Fair
Antique Gold Medium 2308 58% Fair
Topaz Medium Dark 5308 56% Fair
Citrus Dark 2314 55% Fair
Jonquil Dark 2298 54% Fair

Sullivans

Straw Dark 45417 87% Good
Golden Yellow 45491 63% Fair
Golden Olive Very Light 45235 61% Fair
Tangerine Light 45183 60% Fair
Old Gold Medium 45173 60% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 703 703 89% Good
Cosmo 704 704 77% Approx
Cosmo 575A 575A 64% Fair
Cosmo 2702 2702 59% Fair
Cosmo 574 574 56% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Granny Annie Granny Annie 73% Approx
Queen Bee Queen Bee 69% Approx
Honey Comb Honey Comb 59% Fair
Cottage Daisies Cottage Daisies 56% Fair
Tangerine Tangerine 55% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Marmalade 2225a 74% Approx
Yukon Gold 2221a 74% Approx
Mustard 1224a 73% Approx
Amber 1224 71% Approx
Daylily 2227 65% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Brandy 0540 54% Fair
Pumpkin Patch 0530 51% Fair
Tarnished Gold 0410 51% Fair
Nutmeg 0560 44% Fair
Bittersweet 0570 42% Fair

Valdani

Old Gold medium 1315 78% Approx
Tan light 13 53% Fair
Tangerine medium O244 53% Fair
Old Gold dark O153 50% Fair
Golden Brown medium O67 49% Fair

Crescent Colours

Golden Star 082 84% Good
Candy Corn 173 76% Approx
Fool's Gold 081 70% Approx
Copper Penny 158 58% Fair
Macaroni and Cheese 100 52% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 783

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 783

DMC threads that pair well with 783, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

DMC 783 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 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 890 (Old Gold Medium, 83%) and Anchor 304 (Burnt Orange, 77%).

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.