745 — Yellow light pale
Oranges family
DMC 745 (Yellow light pale) is a light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #FFDF89 and RGB values 255, 223, 137. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 745
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 745
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 745
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 745 (Yellow light pale) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 744 (Yellow pale) is so near (ΔE 2.17), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 745
DMC threads that pair well with 745, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 745 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 745
DMC 745 (Yellow light pale) is a light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. This thread brings a soft and lively presence to projects featuring marigolds or fall wreaths. Look for it in charts that feature citrus motifs or fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 745 look like?
DMC 745 (Yellow light pale) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #FFDF89 and RGB 255, 223, 137. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 745?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 745 (Yellow light pale) is Anchor 292 (Golden Brown Very Light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light, 81%) and Anchor 300 (Yellow Very Light, 72%).
What DMC colors are similar to 745?
The closest DMC threads to 745 are 744 Yellow pale (ΔE 2.17), 727 Topaz very light (ΔE 4.7), and 3078 Golden Yellow very light (ΔE 5.18). These are useful substitutes when 745 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 745?
Reach for DMC 745 (Yellow light pale) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 745.
What fabric color works best with DMC 745 (Yellow light pale)?
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, 745 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.