DMC 743 Medium Yellow
DMC 743 Medium Yellow is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFD66B and RGB 255, 214, 107. The closest substitute is DMC 3821 Straw.
Color values
| DMC code | 743 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Yellow |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFD66B |
| RGB | 255, 214, 107 |
| HSL | 43°, 100%, 71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3821 Straw | View color | Close |
| 18 Yellow Plum | View color | Close |
| 726 Light Topaz | View color | Close |
| 742 Light Tangerine | View color | Similar |
| 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold | View color | Similar |
| 3820 Dark 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 743 in patterns
Medium Yellow sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
Stitch with DMC 743
StitchCraft maps every pattern to real DMC codes like this one. Free on iPhone and iPad.
Download on the App Store