720 — Orange Spice dark
Reds family#D2421B
Below: DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark), a medium, vivid red shade with hex #D2421B and RGB 210, 66, 27. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 720
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rust
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 720
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 720 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 720
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 720
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 720 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Orange Spice dark turns up.
DMC 720 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 720.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D720, Diamond Drills USA DMC720. A kit legend or drill bag marked 720 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 720
DMC threads that pair well with 720, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC720 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 720
Meet DMC 720, Orange Spice dark — a vivid, medium thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. The vibrant and steady character of this shade lends itself well to poppies and cardinal birds. Stitchers frequently choose it for apple motifs and ladybug designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 720 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 720 is Orange Spice dark — a medium red thread (hex #D2421B, RGB 210, 66, 27). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 720?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark) is Anchor 326 (Orange Spice Dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 334 (Orange Red Very Dark, 74%) and Anchor 1004 (Orange Spice Very Dark, 74%).
Which DMC threads are close to 720?
The closest DMC threads to 720 are 921 Copper (ΔE 4.63), 900 Burnt Orange dark (ΔE 5.68), and 606 Burnt Orange-Red (ΔE 6.7). These are useful substitutes when 720 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 720 good for?
DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 720.
What fabric color works best with DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 720 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 720?
No. DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 720?
Diamond Dotz D720 and Diamond Drills USA DMC720 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 720 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 720?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Planet Earth 119 smolder (97%), The Gentle Art Simply Shaker 8006 Carrot (94%), Soie d'Alger 635 Burnt Orange (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.