What color is DMC 743?

DMC 743 is Medium Yellow, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBCD75 (RGB 251, 205, 117), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 743?

Anchor 302 is the closest published match for DMC 743, and some conversion charts list Anchor 301 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 743?

DMC 743 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Yellow shades. The next lighter one is DMC 744 Pale Yellow.

Can I get DMC 743 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 743 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

743

DMC 743 Medium Yellow

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 743.

Code743

NameMedium Yellow

Hex#FBCD75

RGB251, 205, 117

HSL39°, 94%, 72%

CIELAB84.7, 6.0, 49.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 743 is Anchor 302 (some charts list 301). 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 Yellow shades

All 4 DMC Yellow 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 743 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 743

Color-wheel combinations that start from 743, 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.

743Medium YellowThis color
799Medium Delft Blue

Analogous

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

3340Medium Apricot
743Medium YellowThis color
3819Light Moss Green

Triadic

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

743Medium YellowThis color
954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

743Medium YellowThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 743?: DMC 743 is Medium Yellow, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBCD75 (RGB 251, 205, 117), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 743?: Anchor 302 is the closest published match for DMC 743, and some conversion charts list Anchor 301 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 743?: DMC 743 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Yellow shades. The next lighter one is DMC 744 Pale Yellow.
Can I get DMC 743 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 743 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 743

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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