722 — Orange Spice light
Oranges family
Looking up DMC 722? It's Orange Spice light, a medium-light orange shade (#FF824A / RGB 255, 130, 74). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 722
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 722
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 722
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 722 (Orange Spice light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 722
DMC threads that pair well with 722, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 722 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 722
DMC 722 is the floss known as Orange Spice light: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 722 look like?
DMC 722 (Orange Spice light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #FF824A and RGB 255, 130, 74. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 722?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 722 (Orange Spice light) is Anchor 329 (Peach Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 323 (Orange Spice Light, 78%) and Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium, 75%).
What DMC colors are similar to 722?
The closest DMC threads to 722 are 402 Mahogany very light (ΔE 4.63), 740 Tangerine (971) (ΔE 5.6), and 3825 Pumpkin pale (ΔE 5.8). These are useful substitutes when 722 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 722?
Reach for DMC 722 (Orange Spice light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 722.
What fabric color works best with DMC 722 (Orange Spice light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 722 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.