DMC 17 Light Yellow Plum
DMC 17 Light Yellow Plum is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F0E68C and RGB 240, 230, 140. The closest substitute is DMC 744 Pale Yellow.
Color values
| DMC code | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Yellow Plum |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F0E68C |
| RGB | 240, 230, 140 |
| HSL | 54°, 77%, 75% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 744 Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 165 Very Light Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 472 Ultra Light Avocado Green | View color | Close |
| 445 Light Lemon | View color | Close |
| 3822 Light Straw | View color | Similar |
| 727 Very Light Topaz | 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 17 in patterns
Light Yellow Plum 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.
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