What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 740?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 316 or 925 for DMC 740 Tangerine. By color, the closest Anchor is 316 (83% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Oranges
DMC 740 Tangerine
- Anchor equivalent
- 316 or 925
- Closest DMC substitute
- 970 95%
Out of DMC 740 Tangerine, 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
- #FF8B00
- RGB
- 255, 139, 0
- Family
- Oranges
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 740
The DMC colors closest to DMC 740 Tangerine, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 970Pumpkin Light95% · Excellent
- 971Pumpkin89% · Great
- 3853Autumn Gold Dk84% · Closest
- 741Tangerine Med81% · Closest
- 922Copper Light76% · Closest
- 977Golden Brown Light75% · Closest
DMC 740 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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| Anchor |
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| Madeira |
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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 740
- The Gentle Art: 7081 Carrot (full The Gentle Art chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 476 or 443; Paternayan 811 or 801. 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 740 Tangerine.
Stitching with DMC 740
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 740?
The closest other DMC colors are 970 Pumpkin Light (95%), 971 Pumpkin (89%), 3853 Autumn Gold Dk (84%). 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 740 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.