DMC 722 — Orange Spice Light

• DMC 402

  Mahogany Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 20

  Shrimp

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 947

  Burnt Orange

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 721

  Orange Spice Medium

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3341

  Apricot

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3340

  Apricot Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 758

  Terra Cotta Very Light

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3825

  Pumpkin Pale

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 10.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 722?

DMC 722 is Orange Spice Light, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F7976F — RGB 247, 151, 111 and HSL 18°, 89%, 70% — 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 Light?

Orange Spice Light is DMC 722, and it converts to Anchor 323. 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 722?

DMC 722 (Orange Spice Light) converts to Anchor 323. 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 722?

DMC 722 (Orange Spice Light) is #F7976F in hex — that's RGB 247, 151, 111 or HSL 18°, 89%, 70%. 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 722?

To build dimension, flank DMC 722 (70% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mahogany Very Light (DMC 402) sits at 72% for highlights, and Burnt Orange (DMC 947) at 65% 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 722?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 722 are Mahogany Very Light (DMC 402), Shrimp (DMC 20), Burnt Orange (DMC 947), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 722 is out of stock.