DMC 721 Medium Orange Spice
DMC 721 Medium Orange Spice is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F27842 and RGB 242, 120, 66. The closest substitute is DMC 947 Burnt Orange.
Color values
| DMC code | 721 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Orange Spice |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F27842 |
| RGB | 242, 120, 66 |
| HSL | 18°, 87%, 60% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 947 Burnt Orange | View color | Close |
| 922 Light Copper | View color | Close |
| 720 Dark Orange Spice | View color | Similar |
| 921 Copper | View color | Similar |
| 900 Dark Burnt Orange | View color | Similar |
| 3776 Light Mahogany | 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 721 in patterns
Medium 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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