743 — Yellow medium
Oranges family
Need details on DMC 743? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Yellow medium) is hex #FFC847, RGB 255, 200, 71. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 743
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 743
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 743
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 743 (Yellow medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 743
DMC threads that pair well with 743, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 743 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 743
Known as Yellow medium, DMC 743 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a crisp and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in seasonal designs and pumpkins. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring marigolds and fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 743 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 743 is Yellow medium — a medium-light orange thread (hex #FFC847, RGB 255, 200, 71). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 743?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 743 (Yellow medium) is Anchor 290 (Lemon Dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 305 (Topaz Very Light, 79%) and Anchor 295 (Golden Yellow Medium Light, 78%).
Which DMC threads are close to 743?
The closest DMC threads to 743 are 3822 Straw light (ΔE 3.98), 726 Topaz light (ΔE 4.38), and 725 Topaz (ΔE 4.43). These are useful substitutes when 743 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 743 good for?
DMC 743 (Yellow medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. 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 743.
What fabric color works best with DMC 743 (Yellow medium)?
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, 743 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.