DMC E980 Neon Yellow
DMC E980 Neon Yellow is a metallic DMC Light Effects thread with on-screen hex value
#3333FF and RGB 51, 51, 255. Use it for sparkle accents rather than large filled areas.
Color values
| DMC code | E980 |
|---|---|
| Name | Neon Yellow |
| Range | DMC Light Effects (metallic) |
| Hex | #3333FF |
| RGB | 51, 51, 255 |
| HSL | 240°, 100%, 60% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208 Very Dark Lavender | View color | Different |
| 3837 Ultra Dark Lavender | View color | Different |
| 209 Dark Lavender | View color | Different |
| 823 Dark Navy Blue | View color | Different |
| 550 Very Dark Violet | View color | Different |
| 797 Royal Blue | 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.
Stitching with DMC Light Effects
Neon Yellow is a metallic Light Effects thread. The finish matters more than the hue: it catches light in a way matte cotton cannot, so use it for sparkle accents, stars, ornaments, and lettering highlights rather than large filled areas. Metallic thread frays faster, so stitch with shorter lengths and a slightly larger needle.
The nearest Stranded Cotton colors below match on screen color only; none of them will replicate the metallic sheen.
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