DMC 729
DMC 729 Old Gold Medium
DMC 729 is “Old Gold Medium”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 729
- Catalog name
- Old Gold Medium
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#D0A53E- 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-2041 Luminous
#D5B055
Templates using this color
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 729?
DMC 729 is the floss DMC calls “Old Gold Medium”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #D0A53E.
What can I use instead of DMC 729?
The closest shades to DMC 729 in the same family are DMC 3852, DMC 3820, DMC 728. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 729 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.