DMC 741 — Tangerine Medium

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 970

  Pumpkin Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 740

  Tangerine

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 972

  Canary Deep

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 742

  Tangerine Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 783

  Topaz Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 971

  Pumpkin

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3852

  Straw Very Dark

  ΔE 11.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 741?

DMC 741 is Tangerine Medium, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFA32B — RGB 255, 163, 43 and HSL 34°, 100%, 58% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Tangerine Medium?

Tangerine Medium is DMC 741, and it converts to Anchor 304. 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 741?

DMC 741 (Tangerine Medium) converts to Anchor 304. 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 741?

DMC 741 (Tangerine Medium) is #FFA32B in hex — that's RGB 255, 163, 43 or HSL 34°, 100%, 58%. 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 741?

To build dimension, flank DMC 741 (58% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Autumn Gold Medium (DMC 3854) sits at 68% for highlights, and Autumn Gold Dark (DMC 3853) at 61% 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 741?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 741 are Autumn Gold Dark (DMC 3853), Pumpkin Light (DMC 970), Tangerine (DMC 740), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 741 is out of stock.