DMC 17Yellow Plum Light
DMC 17 — Yellow Plum Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #E5E272
- RGB
- 229, 226, 114
- HSL
- 58°, 69%, 67%
- Anchor
- 278
- DMC code
- 17
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 17
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 17 is out of stock.
- DMC 18
Yellow Plum
ΔE 3.1
- DMC 3819
Moss Green Light
ΔE 3.1
- DMC 445
Lemon Light
ΔE 5.4
- DMC 307
Lemon
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 165
Moss Green Very Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 472
Avocado Green Ultra Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 744
Yellow Pale
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 907
Parrot Green Light
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 16
Chartreuse Light
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 166
Moss Green Medium Light
ΔE 7.7
- DMC 727
Topaz Very Light
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 726
Topaz Light
ΔE 9.4
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 17?
- DMC 17 is Yellow Plum Light, a very light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E5E272 — RGB 229, 226, 114 and HSL 58°, 69%, 67% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Yellow Plum Light?
- Yellow Plum Light is DMC 17, and it converts to Anchor 278. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 17?
- DMC 17 (Yellow Plum Light) converts to Anchor 278. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 17?
- DMC 17 (Yellow Plum Light) is #E5E272 in hex — that's RGB 229, 226, 114 or HSL 58°, 69%, 67%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- How do I shade with DMC 17?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 17 (67% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lemon Light (DMC 445) sits at 77% for highlights, and Yellow Plum (DMC 18) at 64% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 17?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 17 are Yellow Plum (DMC 18), Moss Green Light (DMC 3819), Lemon Light (DMC 445), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 17 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.