DMC 17Yellow Plum Light
DMC 17 — Yellow Plum Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #E5E272
- RGB
- 229, 226, 114
- Anchor
- 278
- DMC code
- 17
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 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, or RGB 229, 226, 114. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.