DMC 445 Light Lemon
DMC 445 Light Lemon is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFFB8B and RGB 255, 251, 139. The closest substitute is DMC 3819 Light Moss Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 445 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Lemon |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFFB8B |
| RGB | 255, 251, 139 |
| HSL | 58°, 100%, 77% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3819 Light Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 17 Light Yellow Plum | View color | Close |
| 744 Pale Yellow | View color | Similar |
| 165 Very Light Moss Green | View color | Similar |
| 907 Light Parrot Green | View color | Similar |
| 743 Medium Yellow | 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 445 in patterns
Light 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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