DMC embroidery floss color
DMC 740 Tangerine is a oranges embroidery floss color with hex #ff8c00, RGB 255, 140, 0, and HSL 33, 100%, 50%. In cross stitch, it works best as a mid-tone warm highlight and autumn color, especially for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering.
DMC 740 is a oranges DMC thread shade. Its digital reference is #ff8c00, but real embroidery floss can shift slightly with fabric color, room light, daylight, and the number of strands used.
This shade pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens. It is especially practical for pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes when you want a palette that still maps to real DMC floss.
These nearby shades are sorted by digital color distance, so they are useful starting points for substitutions, shading, or palette edits.
Use these related oranges shades when you need a lighter, darker, or neighboring DMC option in the same color family.
StitchCraft can convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern and match the image colors to real DMC thread choices. Use this color as a palette reference, then adjust color count, fabric size, and PDF export settings in the app.
Quick answers for color matching, substitutions, and practical cross stitch use.
DMC 740 Tangerine is a oranges embroidery floss color with hex #ff8c00 and RGB 255, 140, 0. In cross stitch, it works as a mid-tone warm highlight and autumn color.
DMC 740 is useful for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering. It can also support golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes, especially when you need a oranges shade that fits real DMC thread palettes.
The closest colors in this chart are DMC 970 Light Pumpkin, DMC 971 Pumpkin, DMC 946 Medium Burnt Orange. Always compare the colors in your pattern before substituting, because nearby colors can still change shading and contrast.
Hex #ff8c00 is the digital reference shown for DMC 740. It is useful for previews and planning, but real embroidery floss can look different under room light, daylight, and against different fabric colors.
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