DMC 742Tangerine Light
DMC 742 — Tangerine Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FFBF57
- RGB
- 255, 191, 87
- Anchor
- 303
- DMC code
- 742
Nearest DMC colors to 742
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 742 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 255, 191, 87. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.