What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 722?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 323 for DMC 722 Orange Spice Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 323 (96% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Oranges
DMC 722 Orange Spice Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 323
- Closest DMC substitute
- 402 84%
Out of DMC 722 Orange Spice Light, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #F7976F
- RGB
- 247, 151, 111
- Family
- Oranges
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 722
The DMC colors closest to DMC 722 Orange Spice Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 402Mahogany Vy Lt84% · Closest
- 947Burnt Orange81% · Closest
- 721Orange Spice Med79% · Closest
- 3341Apricot79% · Closest
- 3340Apricot Med79% · Closest
- 3778Terra Cotta Light78% · Closest
DMC 722 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Cosmo |
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| Madeira |
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| Gamma |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 722
- Classic Colorworks: 043 Tangerine
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 862 or 764; Paternayan 823 or 854. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC oranges, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 722 Orange Spice Light.
Stitching with DMC 722
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 722?
The closest other DMC colors are 402 Mahogany Vy Lt (84%), 947 Burnt Orange (81%), 721 Orange Spice Med (79%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 722 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.