DMC 972Canary Deep
DMC 972 — Canary Deep
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FFB515
- RGB
- 255, 181, 21
- Anchor
- 298
- DMC code
- 972
Nearest DMC colors to 972
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 972 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 255, 181, 21. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.