DMC 740 Tangerine
DMC 740 Tangerine is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FF8313 and RGB 255, 131, 19. The closest substitute is DMC 971 Pumpkin.
Color values
| DMC code | 740 |
|---|---|
| Name | Tangerine |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FF8313 |
| RGB | 255, 131, 19 |
| HSL | 28°, 100%, 54% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 971 Pumpkin | View color | Very close |
| 970 Light Pumpkin | View color | Close |
| 946 Medium Burnt Orange | View color | Similar |
| 922 Light Copper | View color | Similar |
| 741 Medium Tangerine | View color | Similar |
| 900 Dark 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 740 in patterns
Tangerine 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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