DMC 740
DMC 740 Tangerine
DMC 740 is “Tangerine”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 740
- Catalog name
- Tangerine
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#FF8B00- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-1777 Color Lined
#F88B17
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 740?
DMC 740 is the floss DMC calls “Tangerine”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #FF8B00.
What can I use instead of DMC 740?
The closest shades to DMC 740 in the same family are DMC 970, DMC 971, DMC 3853. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 740 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.