738 — Tan very light
Oranges family
DMC 738 (Tan very light) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #D5A978 and RGB values 213, 169, 120. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 738
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 738
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 738
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 738 (Tan very light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for DMC 738
DMC threads that pair well with 738, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 738 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 738
DMC 738 (Tan very light) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively presence to projects featuring persimmon patterns or autumn leaves. Look for it in charts that feature sunsets or warm accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 738 look like?
DMC 738 (Tan very light) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #D5A978 and RGB 213, 169, 120. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 738?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 738 (Tan very light) is Anchor 942 (Tan Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 347 (Chocolate Light, 80%) and Anchor 367 (Coffee Light, 78%).
What DMC colors are similar to 738?
The closest DMC threads to 738 are 437 Tan light (ΔE 4.01), 3856 Mahogany ultra very light (ΔE 5.58), and 676 Old Gold light (ΔE 6.24). These are useful substitutes when 738 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 738?
Reach for DMC 738 (Tan very light) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 738.
What fabric color works best with DMC 738 (Tan very 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, 738 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.