DMC 3078 Very Light Golden Yellow
DMC 3078 Very Light Golden Yellow is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FDF9CD and RGB 253, 249, 205. The closest substitute is DMC 745 Light Pale Yellow.
Color values
| DMC code | 3078 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Golden Yellow |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FDF9CD |
| RGB | 253, 249, 205 |
| HSL | 55°, 92%, 90% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 745 Light Pale Yellow | View color | Very close |
| 677 Very Light Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 3823 Ultra Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 739 Ultra Very Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 10 Very Light Tender Green | View color | Close |
| 772 Very Light Yellow 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 3078 in patterns
Very Light Golden Yellow sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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