DMC 742
DMC 742 Tangerine Light
DMC 742 is “Tangerine Light”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 742
- Catalog name
- Tangerine Light
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#FFBF57- 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-233 Ceylon Color Lined
#FDC068
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 742?
DMC 742 is the floss DMC calls “Tangerine Light”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #FFBF57.
What can I use instead of DMC 742?
The closest shades to DMC 742 in the same family are DMC 972, DMC 19, DMC 725. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 742 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.