740 — Tangerine (971)
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DMC 740 (Tangerine (971)) is a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #FF6C1B and RGB values 255, 108, 27. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 740
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Orange Papaya
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 740
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 740 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 740 (Tangerine (971)) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 740
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 740
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 740 (Tangerine (971)) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 740 (Tangerine (971)) sits a hair from DMC 971 (Pumpkin) (ΔE 1.31) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 740 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 Tangerine (971) turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D740, Diamond Drills USA DMC740. A kit legend or drill bag marked 740 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 740
DMC threads that pair well with 740, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC740 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 740
Meet DMC 740, Tangerine (971) — a highly saturated, medium-light thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in autumn leaves and sunsets alike. Pull this thread for warm accents or seasonal designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 740 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 740 is Tangerine (971) — a medium-light orange thread (hex #FF6C1B, RGB 255, 108, 27). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 740?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 740 (Tangerine (971)) is Anchor 324 (Orange Spice Medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 316 (Tangerine Dark, 84%) and Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark, 78%).
Which DMC threads are close to 740?
The closest DMC threads to 740 are 971 Pumpkin (ΔE 1.31), 970 Pumpkin light (ΔE 2.66), and 722 Orange Spice light (ΔE 5.6). These are useful substitutes when 740 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 740 good for?
DMC 740 (Tangerine (971)) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 740.
What fabric color works best with DMC 740 (Tangerine (971))?
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, 740 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 740 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Étoile C740. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 740?
Diamond Dotz D740 and Diamond Drills USA DMC740 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 740 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 740?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Artkal S S56 Bright Carrot (97%), Artkal C C16 Bright Carrot (97%), Artkal A A16 Bright Carrot (97%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.