DMC 743 — Yellow Medium

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 2.1

• DMC 19

  Autumn Gold medium Light

  ΔE 2.9

• DMC 726

  Topaz Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 725

  Topaz Medium Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3822

  Straw Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 744

  Yellow Pale

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 742

  Tangerine Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 676

  Old Gold Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 8.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 743?

DMC 743 is Yellow Medium, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FED376 — RGB 254, 211, 118 and HSL 41°, 99%, 73% — 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 Yellow Medium?

Yellow Medium is DMC 743, and it converts to Anchor 302. 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 743?

DMC 743 (Yellow Medium) converts to Anchor 302. 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 743?

DMC 743 (Yellow Medium) is #FED376 in hex — that's RGB 254, 211, 118 or HSL 41°, 99%, 73%. 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 743?

To build dimension, flank DMC 743 (73% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Pale (DMC 744) sits at 79% for highlights, and Autumn Gold medium Light (DMC 19) at 67% 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 743?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 743 are Straw (DMC 3821), Autumn Gold medium Light (DMC 19), Topaz Light (DMC 726), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 743 is out of stock.