DMC 307 Lemon
DMC 307 Lemon is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FDED54 and RGB 253, 237, 84. The closest substitute is DMC 726 Light Topaz.
Color values
| DMC code | 307 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lemon |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FDED54 |
| RGB | 253, 237, 84 |
| HSL | 54°, 98%, 66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 726 Light Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 3819 Light Moss Green | View color | Similar |
| 18 Yellow Plum | View color | Similar |
| 973 Bright Canary | View color | Similar |
| 444 Dark Lemon | View color | Similar |
| 166 Medium Light Moss Green | 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 307 in patterns
Lemon 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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