DMC 744 — Yellow Pale

• DMC 3822

  Straw Light

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 745

  Yellow Pale Light

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 727

  Topaz Very Light

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 743

  Yellow Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 17

  Yellow Plum Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 445

  Lemon Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 726

  Topaz Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 676

  Old Gold Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 18

  Yellow Plum

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 165

  Moss Green Very Light

  ΔE 8.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 744?

DMC 744 is Yellow Pale, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFE793 — RGB 255, 231, 147 and HSL 47°, 100%, 79% — 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 Yellow Pale?

Yellow Pale is DMC 744, and it converts to Anchor 301. 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 744?

DMC 744 (Yellow Pale) converts to Anchor 301. 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 744?

DMC 744 (Yellow Pale) is #FFE793 in hex — that's RGB 255, 231, 147 or HSL 47°, 100%, 79%. 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 744?

To build dimension, flank DMC 744 (79% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Topaz Very Light (DMC 727) sits at 84% for highlights, and Straw Light (DMC 3822) at 78% 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 744?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 744 are Straw Light (DMC 3822), Yellow Pale Light (DMC 745), Topaz Very Light (DMC 727), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 744 is out of stock.