722 — Orange Spice light
Oranges family#FF824A
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.
About DMC 722
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Shrimp
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 722
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 722 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 722 (Orange Spice light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 722 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 light turns up.
DMC 722 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 722.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D722, Diamond Drills USA DMC722. A kit legend or drill bag marked 722 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 722
DMC threads that pair well with 722, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC722 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 324 (Orange Spice Medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 323 (Orange Spice Light, 77%) and Anchor 329 (Peach Dark, 77%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 722?
No. DMC 722 (Orange Spice light) 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 722?
Diamond Dotz D722 and Diamond Drills USA DMC722 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 722 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 722?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Artkal S SP2 Pearlescent Tangerine (90%), EdMar Bouclé 133 Vivid Orange (89%), Gamma 3199 яр.оранжевый (86%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.