DMC 720 Dark Orange Spice
DMC 720 Dark Orange Spice is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E55C1F and RGB 229, 92, 31. The closest substitute is DMC 900 Dark Burnt Orange.
Color values
| DMC code | 720 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Orange Spice |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E55C1F |
| RGB | 229, 92, 31 |
| HSL | 18°, 79%, 51% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 900 Dark Burnt Orange | View color | Close |
| 946 Medium Burnt Orange | View color | Close |
| 608 Bright Orange | View color | Close |
| 922 Light Copper | View color | Similar |
| 721 Medium Orange Spice | View color | Similar |
| 947 Burnt Orange | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 720 in patterns
Dark Orange Spice sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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