DMC 740Tangerine
DMC 740 — Tangerine
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FF8B00
- RGB
- 255, 139, 0
- Anchor
- 316
- DMC code
- 740
Nearest DMC colors to 740
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 740 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 255, 139, 0. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.