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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 783
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 783
DMC threads that pair well with 783, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
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.