DMC 721 — Orange Spice Medium

• DMC 947

  Burnt Orange

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 608

  Burnt Orange Bright

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 946

  Burnt Orange Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 720

  Orange Spice Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 722

  Orange Spice Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 971

  Pumpkin

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3340

  Apricot Medium

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 11.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 721?

DMC 721 is Orange Spice Medium, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F27842 — RGB 242, 120, 66 and HSL 18°, 87%, 60% — 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 Medium?

Orange Spice Medium is DMC 721, and it converts to Anchor 925. 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 721?

DMC 721 (Orange Spice Medium) converts to Anchor 925. 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 721?

DMC 721 (Orange Spice Medium) is #F27842 in hex — that's RGB 242, 120, 66 or HSL 18°, 87%, 60%. 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 721?

To build dimension, flank DMC 721 (60% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Orange Spice Light (DMC 722) sits at 70% for highlights, and Copper Light (DMC 922) at 51% 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 721?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 721 are Burnt Orange (DMC 947), Copper Light (DMC 922), Burnt Orange Bright (DMC 608), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 721 is out of stock.