DMC 680
DMC 680 Old Gold Dark
DMC 680 is “Old Gold Dark”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 680
- Catalog name
- Old Gold Dark
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#BC8D0E- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-2372 Color Lined "Fancy"
#C29439
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 680?
DMC 680 is the floss DMC calls “Old Gold Dark”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #BC8D0E.
What can I use instead of DMC 680?
The closest shades to DMC 680 in the same family are DMC 3829, DMC 783, DMC 3852. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 680 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.