DMC 742 Light Tangerine
DMC 742 Light Tangerine is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFBF57 and RGB 255, 191, 87. The closest substitute is DMC 743 Medium Yellow.
Color values
| DMC code | 742 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Tangerine |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFBF57 |
| RGB | 255, 191, 87 |
| HSL | 37°, 100%, 67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 743 Medium Yellow | View color | Similar |
| 725 Medium Light Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 729 Medium Old Gold | View color | Similar |
| 3820 Dark Straw | View color | Similar |
| 3852 Very Dark Straw | View color | Similar |
| 3821 Straw | 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 742 in patterns
Light 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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