Ghost with a Lantern
Includes DMC 781 in its default stitch grid.
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Topaz Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 781
- Name
- Topaz Very Dark
- Hex
- #A26D20
- RGB (0-255)
- 162, 109, 32
- CIELAB (D65)
- 50.36, 14.44, 48.53
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 781
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 782 Topaz Dark | #AE7720 | 4.19 |
| 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark | #94631A | 4.35 |
| 3826 Golden Brown | #AD7239 | 5.47 |
| 420 Hazelnut Brown Dark | #A07042 | 6.17 |
| 167 Yellow Beige Very Dark | #A77C49 | 6.94 |
Free patterns using DMC 781
Choosing Topaz Very Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.