What color is DMC 740?

DMC 740 is Tangerine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F58220 (RGB 245, 130, 32), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 740?

Anchor 316 is the closest published match for DMC 740. 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 740?

Among DMC's 3 Tangerine shades, the next lighter one is DMC 742 Light Tangerine and the next darker one is DMC 741 Medium Tangerine.

Can I get DMC 740 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 740 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 740 Tangerine

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 740.

Code740

NameTangerine

Hex#F58220

RGB245, 130, 32

HSL28°, 91%, 54%

CIELAB66.1, 38.3, 66.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 740 is Anchor 316. 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 Tangerine shades

All 3 DMC Tangerine 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 740 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 740

Color-wheel combinations that start from 740, 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.

740TangerineThis color
995Dark Electric Blue

Analogous

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

606Bright Orange-Red
740TangerineThis color
307Lemon

Triadic

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

740TangerineThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 740?: DMC 740 is Tangerine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F58220 (RGB 245, 130, 32), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 740?: Anchor 316 is the closest published match for DMC 740. 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 740?: Among DMC's 3 Tangerine shades, the next lighter one is DMC 742 Light Tangerine and the next darker one is DMC 741 Medium Tangerine.
Can I get DMC 740 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 740 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 740

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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