743 — Yellow medium
Oranges family#FFC847
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.
About DMC 743
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Banana
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 743
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 743 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.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 743 (Yellow medium) in any brand.
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.
DMC 743 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 Yellow medium turns up.
DMC 743 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 743.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D743, Diamond Drills USA DMC743. A kit legend or drill bag marked 743 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 743
DMC threads that pair well with 743, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC743 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 298 (Golden Yellow Dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 291 (Canary Yellow Bright, 85%) and Anchor 297 (Golden Yellow Medium, 84%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 743?
No. DMC 743 (Yellow medium) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 743?
Diamond Dotz D743 and Diamond Drills USA DMC743 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 743 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 743?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 6127 Topaz (97%), Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange (93%), Coats Puppets 2116 Light tangerine (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.