DMC 744 Pale Yellow
DMC 744 Pale Yellow is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFE793 and RGB 255, 231, 147. The closest substitute is DMC 17 Light Yellow Plum.
Color values
| DMC code | 744 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pale Yellow |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFE793 |
| RGB | 255, 231, 147 |
| HSL | 47°, 100%, 79% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Light Yellow Plum | View color | Close |
| 3822 Light Straw | View color | Close |
| 3821 Straw | View color | Close |
| 727 Very Light Topaz | View color | Close |
| 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold | View color | Similar |
| 165 Very 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 744 in patterns
Pale Yellow 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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