740 — Tangerine (971)
Oranges family
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 Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 740
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 740
DMC threads that pair well with 740, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 740 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 330 (Orange) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium, 76%) and Anchor 329 (Peach Dark, 73%).
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.