741 — Tangerine medium
Oranges family
Looking up DMC 741? It's Tangerine medium, a medium-light orange shade (#FF8820 / RGB 255, 136, 32). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 741
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 741
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 741
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 741
DMC threads that pair well with 741, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 741 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 741
Tangerine medium (catalog code DMC 741) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits sunsets, warm accents, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching seasonal designs or pumpkins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 741?
DMC 741 is called Tangerine medium. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #FF8820, RGB 255, 136, 32) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 741?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) is Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 303 (Burnt Orange Medium, 75%) and Anchor 304 (Burnt Orange, 70%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 741?
The closest DMC threads to 741 are 3854 Autumn Gold medium (ΔE 4.36), 977 Golden Brown light (ΔE 5.62), and 3827 Golden Brown pale (ΔE 8.31). These are useful substitutes when 741 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 741?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 741 (Tangerine medium) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 741 (Tangerine medium)?
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, 741 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.