DMC 740 — Tangerine

• DMC 970

  Pumpkin Light

  ΔE 1.4

• DMC 971

  Pumpkin

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 783

  Topaz Medium

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 946

  Burnt Orange Medium

  ΔE 12.2

• DMC 402

  Mahogany Very Light

  ΔE 12.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 740?

DMC 740 is Tangerine, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FF8B00 — RGB 255, 139, 0 and HSL 33°, 100%, 50% — 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 Tangerine?

Tangerine is DMC 740, and it converts to Anchor 316. 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 740?

DMC 740 (Tangerine) converts to Anchor 316. 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 740?

DMC 740 (Tangerine) is #FF8B00 in hex — that's RGB 255, 139, 0 or HSL 33°, 100%, 50%. 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 740?

To build dimension, flank DMC 740 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Autumn Gold Dark (DMC 3853) sits at 61% for highlights, and Pumpkin (DMC 971) at 48% 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 740?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 740 are Pumpkin Light (DMC 970), Pumpkin (DMC 971), Autumn Gold Dark (DMC 3853), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 740 is out of stock.