739 — Tan ultra very light
Oranges family
Looking up DMC 739? It's Tan ultra very light, a light orange shade (#EDCDA6 / RGB 237, 205, 166). 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 739
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 739
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 739
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 739
DMC threads that pair well with 739, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 739 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 739
Meet DMC 739, Tan ultra very light — a vivid, light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The shade reads as gentle and clear — a go-to choice for autumn leaves and sunsets. It also turns up in patterns built around warm accents and seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 739 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 739 is Tan ultra very light — a light orange thread (hex #EDCDA6, RGB 237, 205, 166). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 739?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light) is Anchor 1080 (Taupe Ultra Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 361 (Tan Very Light, 84%) and Anchor 366 (Coffee Very Light, 77%).
Which DMC threads are close to 739?
The closest DMC threads to 739 are 951 Tawny light (ΔE 3.36), 543 Beige Brown ultra very light (ΔE 4.43), and 20 Shrimp (ΔE 4.6). These are useful substitutes when 739 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 739 good for?
DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 739.
What fabric color works best with DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 739 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.