DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light
DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light (#f5eccb) is a very light, soft cream. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 275 Citrus Light, very close at ΔE 1.2; in Madeira, use Madeira 2511 Golden Yellow Light (ΔE 1.8, very close).
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DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light
#f5eccb · RGB 245, 236, 203
Closest to DMC 677 in other brands
- Anchor 275 Citrus Light ΔE 1.2 very close
- Madeira 2511 Golden Yellow Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Perler Creme ΔE 5.3 close
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 4.2 close
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 4.5 close
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 10.2 loose
DMC 677 color values
| Code | 677 |
|---|---|
| Name | Old Gold Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #f5eccb |
| RGB | 245, 236, 203 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 93.3, a* -2.3, b* 17.1 |
| HSL | 47°, 68 %, 88 % |
| Color family | Cream and ecru, 5 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 93.3) |
| DMC color card | row 13-10 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 275 Citrus Light, ΔE 1.2 |
DMC 677 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 677: the best is Anchor 275 at ΔE 1.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 275 | Citrus Light | 1.2 | very close |
| Anchor | 926 | Ecru Very Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 386 | Citrus Very Light | 2.8 | very close |
| Madeira | 2511 | Golden Yellow Light | 1.8 | very close |
| Madeira | 101 | Lemon Very Light | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | Ecru | Ecru | 3.8 | close |
| Perler | Creme | code 80-19002 | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 8.1 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 4.2 | close |
| Hama | 55 | Green (Glow in the Dark) | 8.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S51 | Spring Sun | 4.5 | close |
| Artkal S | SP8 | Pearlescent White | 6.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 10.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 12.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 677
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 677; the nearest, DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3078 | Golden Yellow Very Light | #fdf9cd | 4.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3823 | Yellow Ultra Pale | #fffde3 | 4.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| Ecru | Ecru | #f0eada | 5.7 | more muted |
| 739 | Tan Ultra Very Light | #f8e4c8 | 5.8 | a little darker |
| 543 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | #f2e3ce | 6.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 822 | Beige Gray Light | #e7e2d3 | 6.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 772 | Yellow Green Very Light | #e4ecd4 | 7.2 | slightly more muted |
| 745 | Yellow Pale Light | #ffe9ad | 7.3 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 677: lighter and darker cream steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC cream and ecru family, L* from 99 to 86.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3823 | Yellow Ultra Pale | 98.9 |
| 3 lighter | 746 | Off White | 98.6 |
| 2 lighter | 712 | Cream | 98.6 |
| 1 lighter | 3770 | Tawny Very Light | 95.1 |
| this color | 677 | Old Gold Very Light | 93.3 |
| 1 darker | 739 | Tan Ultra Very Light | 91.5 |
| 2 darker | 543 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | 90.9 |
| 3 darker | 822 | Beige Gray Light | 89.9 |
| 4 darker | 3047 | Yellow Beige Light | 86.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 677
One strand each of DMC 3078 and DMC 543 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3078, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 677 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light + 1 × DMC 543 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | #f8eece | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 727 Topaz Very Light + 1 × DMC 3024 Brown Gray Very Light | #f5eece | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light + 1 × DMC 3047 Yellow Beige Light | #f2e8c7 | 0.9 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 677
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f5eccb; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 677
Anchor 275 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 677. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.2 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 677 is number 5 of 21 in the DMC cream and ecru family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3770 Tawny Very Light and down to DMC 739 Tan Ultra Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 677 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 17.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Creme (ΔE 5.3), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 4.2) and Artkal S S51 Spring Sun (ΔE 4.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 677?
Anchor 275 Citrus Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light (ΔE 1.2, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 926 (ΔE 2.7) and Anchor 386 (ΔE 2.8).
What color is DMC 677?
DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light is a very light, soft cream in the cream and ecru family: hex #f5eccb, RGB 245, 236, 203, L* 93.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 677?
Inside DMC, DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, Anchor 275 (ΔE 1.2) or Madeira 2511 (ΔE 1.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3078 and DMC 543 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 677 in Perler beads?
Perler Creme (#e1e2bb) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.3 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 4.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 677?
Madeira 2511 Golden Yellow Light at ΔE 1.8 (very close), then Madeira 101 at ΔE 3.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light ΔE 4.5
- DMC 3823 Yellow Ultra Pale ΔE 4.7
- DMC Ecru ΔE 5.7
- DMC 739 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 5.8
- DMC 543 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light ΔE 6.0
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light ΔE 7.2
DMC 677 in other brands
- Perler Creme ΔE 5.3
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 4.2
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 4.5
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 10.2