DMC 972 — Canary Deep

• DMC 742

  Tangerine Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 725

  Topaz Medium Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 19

  Autumn Gold medium Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 729

  Old Gold Medium

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 743

  Yellow Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3852

  Straw Very Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 10.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 972?

DMC 972 is Canary Deep, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFB515 — RGB 255, 181, 21 and HSL 41°, 100%, 54% — 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 Canary Deep?

Canary Deep is DMC 972, and it converts to Anchor 298. 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 972?

DMC 972 (Canary Deep) converts to Anchor 298. 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 972?

DMC 972 (Canary Deep) is #FFB515 in hex — that's RGB 255, 181, 21 or HSL 41°, 100%, 54%. 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 972?

To build dimension, flank DMC 972 (54% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tangerine Light (DMC 742) sits at 67% for highlights, and Tangerine Medium (DMC 741) at 58% 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 972?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 972 are Tangerine Light (DMC 742), Topaz Medium Light (DMC 725), Tangerine Medium (DMC 741), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 972 is out of stock.