DMC 742 — Tangerine Light

• DMC 972

  Canary Deep

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 19

  Autumn Gold medium Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 725

  Topaz Medium Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 743

  Yellow Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 729

  Old Gold Medium

  ΔE 9.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 742?

DMC 742 is Tangerine Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFBF57 — RGB 255, 191, 87 and HSL 37°, 100%, 67% — 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 Light?

Tangerine Light is DMC 742, and it converts to Anchor 303. 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 742?

DMC 742 (Tangerine Light) converts to Anchor 303. 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 742?

DMC 742 (Tangerine Light) is #FFBF57 in hex — that's RGB 255, 191, 87 or HSL 37°, 100%, 67%. 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 742?

To build dimension, flank DMC 742 (67% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Medium (DMC 743) sits at 73% for highlights, and Canary Deep (DMC 972) at 54% 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 742?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 742 are Canary Deep (DMC 972), Autumn Gold medium Light (DMC 19), Topaz Medium Light (DMC 725), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 742 is out of stock.