DMC 973 Bright Canary
DMC 973 Bright Canary is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFE300 and RGB 255, 227, 0. The closest substitute is DMC 444 Dark Lemon.
Color values
| DMC code | 973 |
|---|---|
| Name | Bright Canary |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFE300 |
| RGB | 255, 227, 0 |
| HSL | 53°, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 444 Dark Lemon | View color | Close |
| 307 Lemon | View color | Similar |
| 726 Light Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 725 Medium Light Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 18 Yellow Plum | View color | Different |
| 972 Deep Canary | View color | Different |
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 973 in patterns
Bright Canary 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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