What color is DMC 721?

DMC 721 is Medium Orange Spice, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F27842 (RGB 242, 120, 66), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 721?

Anchor 324 is the closest published match for DMC 721, and some conversion charts list Anchor 925 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 721?

Among DMC's 3 Orange Spice shades, the next lighter one is DMC 722 Light Orange Spice and the next darker one is DMC 720 Dark Orange Spice.

Can I get DMC 721 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 721 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

721

DMC 721 Medium Orange Spice

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 721.

Code721

NameMedium Orange Spice

Hex#F27842

RGB242, 120, 66

HSL18°, 87%, 60%

CIELAB63.9, 43.2, 50.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 721 is Anchor 324 (some charts list 925). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Orange Spice shades

All 3 DMC Orange Spice shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 721 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 721

Color-wheel combinations that start from 721, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

721Medium Orange SpiceThis color
996Medium Electric Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

891Dark Carnation
721Medium Orange SpiceThis color
973Bright Canary

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

721Medium Orange SpiceThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

721Medium Orange SpiceThis color
959Medium Sea Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 721?: DMC 721 is Medium Orange Spice, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F27842 (RGB 242, 120, 66), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 721?: Anchor 324 is the closest published match for DMC 721, and some conversion charts list Anchor 925 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 721?: Among DMC's 3 Orange Spice shades, the next lighter one is DMC 722 Light Orange Spice and the next darker one is DMC 720 Dark Orange Spice.
Can I get DMC 721 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 721 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 721

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