DMC 780 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

Anchor 309 is exact-rated for DMC 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz, but it's worth noting that some conversion charts also list Anchor 309 as the match for DMC 781 (Very Dark Topaz). If your design uses both 780 and 781 as distinct shading steps — a common arrangement in lion mane or golden wood grain work — you cannot achieve the value distinction using Anchor 309 for both. In that case, sourcing the DMC originals or using Madeira (which has separate equivalents for each) is preferable.