DMC 780 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz embroidery floss

The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 780 (Ultra Very Dark Topaz) is Anchor 309.

Exact Match

Hex #94631A · yellows family

DMC 780 #94631A
99% match
Stored match for Anchor 309 Anchor 309 Anchor 309 does not have an official hex preview stored on this site. Treat the page as a physical skein shortlist, then verify the real thread in person before you rely on the match.

Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.

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Conversion Notes

Anchor 309 is exact-rated for DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz, but there is a critical chart complication worth knowing: some conversion charts also list Anchor 309 as the match for DMC 781 (Very Dark Topaz). The Anchor range at this deep golden-brown value may not distinguish clearly between these two closely adjacent DMC shades. If your design uses both 780 and 781 as distinct shading steps — a common arrangement in lion mane work, wood grain sequences, or heraldic gold gradients where the deepest shadow (780) and the next-lighter dark tone (781) need to read as clearly separate values — you cannot reliably achieve that value distinction using Anchor alone. The solution is either to source DMC originals for both deep positions, or to use Madeira, which maintains separately numbered equivalents for 780 (2214) and 781 (2213) and preserves the gradient step. For designs where only 780 is used without 781 — as a standalone deep shadow accent rather than part of a multi-step sequence — Anchor 309 works as an exact-rated substitution without this complication. For any wildlife portrait or detailed shading work that uses the full topaz gradient, verify whether Anchor has a distinct skein for this position before beginning.

Reference quality

How We Validate This Match

This Anchor page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.

Methodology
This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 780, the stored Anchor equivalent, and the saved exact rating before rendering the page copy.
Verification status
Exact cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
Source basis
Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
Last reviewed
2026-04-20
Best use
Exact-rated matches are the safest option for replacing missing floss, but they still deserve a daylight spot check before mixing brands in one stitched area.

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Decision guide

When to trust DMC 780 to Anchor 309

This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.

Best for

  • + Replacing missing floss when you need the closest stored match between DMC 780 and Anchor 309 without changing the rest of the palette.
  • + Shortlisting a Anchor substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
  • + Comparing this Anchor candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.

Watch for

  • ! Even exact-rated matches can separate once you stitch them next to older thread, different dye lots, metallic accents, or dark fabric.
  • ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 780 and Anchor 309 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
  • ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.

Before you commit

  1. Compare DMC 780 and Anchor 309: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
  2. Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
  3. Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.

DMC 780 to Anchor FAQ

These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 780?+

The closest Anchor equivalent to DMC 780 (Ultra Very Dark Topaz) is Anchor 309. This is an exact match.

Is the DMC 780 to Anchor conversion exact?+

The conversion from DMC 780 (Ultra Very Dark Topaz) to Anchor 309 is rated as an exact match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.

Can I mix DMC 780 and Anchor 309 in the same project?+

You can use DMC 780 and Anchor 309 together when the exact match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.

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Shades closest to DMC 780 — handy if Anchor 309 isn't quite right:

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