DMC 722 Light Orange Spice
DMC 722 Light Orange Spice is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F7976F and RGB 247, 151, 111. The closest substitute is DMC 352 Light Coral.
Color values
| DMC code | 722 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Orange Spice |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F7976F |
| RGB | 247, 151, 111 |
| HSL | 18°, 89%, 70% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 352 Light Coral | View color | Close |
| 402 Very Light Mahogany | View color | Close |
| 351 Coral | View color | Close |
| 3340 Medium Apricot | View color | Similar |
| 3341 Apricot | View color | Similar |
| 3778 Light Terra Cotta | 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 722 in patterns
Light 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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