DMC 444 — Lemon Dark

• DMC 973

  Canary Bright

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 726

  Topaz Light

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 725

  Topaz Medium Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 307

  Lemon

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 19

  Autumn Gold medium Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 743

  Yellow Medium

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 744

  Yellow Pale

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 972

  Canary Deep

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 17

  Yellow Plum Light

  ΔE 11.8

• DMC 742

  Tangerine Light

  ΔE 12.2

• DMC 18

  Yellow Plum

  ΔE 12.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 444?

DMC 444 is Lemon Dark, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFD600 — RGB 255, 214, 0 and HSL 50°, 100%, 50% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Lemon Dark?

Lemon Dark is DMC 444, and it converts to Anchor 291. 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 444?

DMC 444 (Lemon Dark) converts to Anchor 291. 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 444?

DMC 444 (Lemon Dark) is #FFD600 in hex — that's RGB 255, 214, 0 or HSL 50°, 100%, 50%. 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 444?

To build dimension, flank DMC 444 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Topaz Light (DMC 726) sits at 66% for highlights, and Canary Deep (DMC 972) at 54% 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 444?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 444 are Canary Bright (DMC 973), Topaz Light (DMC 726), Topaz Medium Light (DMC 725), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 444 is out of stock.