DMC 307 — Lemon

• DMC 973

  Canary Bright

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 17

  Yellow Plum Light

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 445

  Lemon Light

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3819

  Moss Green Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 726

  Topaz Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 444

  Lemon Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 18

  Yellow Plum

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 744

  Yellow Pale

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 165

  Moss Green Very Light

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 166

  Moss Green Medium Light

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 16

  Chartreuse Light

  ΔE 11.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 307?

DMC 307 is Lemon, a very light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FDED54 — RGB 253, 237, 84 and HSL 54°, 98%, 66% — 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 Lemon?

Lemon is DMC 307, and it converts to Anchor 289. 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 307?

DMC 307 (Lemon) converts to Anchor 289. 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 307?

DMC 307 (Lemon) is #FDED54 in hex — that's RGB 253, 237, 84 or HSL 54°, 98%, 66%. 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 307?

To build dimension, flank DMC 307 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lemon Light (DMC 445) sits at 77% for highlights, and Canary Bright (DMC 973) at 50% 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 307?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 307 are Canary Bright (DMC 973), Yellow Plum Light (DMC 17), Lemon Light (DMC 445), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 307 is out of stock.