What color is DMC 741?

DMC 741 is Medium Tangerine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F69D3D (RGB 246, 157, 61), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 741?

Anchor 304 is the closest published match for DMC 741, and some conversion charts list Anchor 314 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 741?

DMC 741 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Tangerine shades. The next lighter one is DMC 740 Tangerine.

Can I get DMC 741 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 741 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

741

DMC 741 Medium Tangerine

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 741.

Code741

NameMedium Tangerine

Hex#F69D3D

RGB246, 157, 61

HSL31°, 91%, 60%

CIELAB72.3, 25.6, 61.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 741 is Anchor 304 (some charts list 314). 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 741 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 741

Color-wheel combinations that start from 741, 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.

741Medium TangerineThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Analogous

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

666Bright Christmas Red
741Medium TangerineThis color
307Lemon

Triadic

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

741Medium TangerineThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

741Medium TangerineThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 741?: DMC 741 is Medium Tangerine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F69D3D (RGB 246, 157, 61), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 741?: Anchor 304 is the closest published match for DMC 741, and some conversion charts list Anchor 314 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 741?: DMC 741 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Tangerine shades. The next lighter one is DMC 740 Tangerine.
Can I get DMC 741 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 741 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 741

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