DMC 720 — Orange Spice Dark

• DMC 946

  Burnt Orange Medium

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 608

  Burnt Orange Bright

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 606

  Orange Red Bright

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 721

  Orange Spice Medium

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 921

  Copper

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 947

  Burnt Orange

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 11.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 720?

DMC 720 is Orange Spice Dark, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E55C1F — RGB 229, 92, 31 and HSL 18°, 79%, 51% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Orange Spice Dark?

Orange Spice Dark is DMC 720, and it converts to Anchor 326. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 720?

DMC 720 (Orange Spice Dark) converts to Anchor 326. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 720?

DMC 720 (Orange Spice Dark) is #E55C1F in hex — that's RGB 229, 92, 31 or HSL 18°, 79%, 51%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 720?

To build dimension, flank DMC 720 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Burnt Orange Bright (DMC 608) sits at 60% for highlights, and Burnt Orange Dark (DMC 900) at 42% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 720?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 720 are Burnt Orange Medium (DMC 946), Burnt Orange Dark (DMC 900), Burnt Orange Bright (DMC 608), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 720 is out of stock.