754 — Peach light
Oranges family#F4B096
DMC 754 — Peach light — has hex #F4B096 and RGB 244, 176, 150. This light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 754
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Beige Rose
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 754
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 754 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 754 (Peach light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 754
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 754
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 754 (Peach light) 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.
DMC 754 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 Peach light turns up.
DMC 754 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 754.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D754, Diamond Drills USA DMC754. A kit legend or drill bag marked 754 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 754
DMC threads that pair well with 754, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC754 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 754
Peach light (catalog code DMC 754) is a light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. It has a fresh and easy feel that suits sunsets and warm accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with seasonal designs or pumpkins for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 754?
DMC 754 is called Peach light. It's a light orange shade (hex #F4B096, RGB 244, 176, 150) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 754?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 754 (Peach light) is Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh, 89%) and Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 754?
The closest DMC threads to 754 are 967 Apricot very light (ΔE 3.79), 945 Tawny medium (ΔE 4.13), and 3779 Terra Cotta ultra very light (ΔE 4.16). These are useful substitutes when 754 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 754?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 754 (Peach light) for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The 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 754 (Peach light)?
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, 754 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.5:1 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 754?
No. DMC 754 (Peach light) 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 754?
Diamond Dotz D754 and Diamond Drills USA DMC754 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 754 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 754?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Needlepoint Inc Silk 857 Hodgepodge (95%), Vineyard Merino 1123 Canyon Sunset (92%), Rainbow Gallery SR05 Orange (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.