DMC 741 Medium Tangerine
DMC 741 Medium Tangerine is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFA32B and RGB 255, 163, 43. The closest substitute is DMC 970 Light Pumpkin.
Color values
| DMC code | 741 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Tangerine |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFA32B |
| RGB | 255, 163, 43 |
| HSL | 34°, 100%, 58% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 970 Light Pumpkin | View color | Close |
| 972 Deep Canary | View color | Similar |
| 3853 Dark Autumn Gold | View color | Similar |
| 971 Pumpkin | View color | Similar |
| 740 Tangerine | View color | Similar |
| 783 Medium Topaz | 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 741 in patterns
Medium 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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