DMC 444 Dark Lemon
DMC 444 Dark Lemon is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFD600 and RGB 255, 214, 0. The closest substitute is DMC 973 Bright Canary.
Color values
| DMC code | 444 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Lemon |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFD600 |
| RGB | 255, 214, 0 |
| HSL | 50°, 100%, 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 973 Bright Canary | View color | Close |
| 725 Medium Light Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 307 Lemon | View color | Similar |
| 726 Light Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 972 Deep Canary | View color | Similar |
| 18 Yellow Plum | 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 444 in patterns
Dark 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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