DMC 973Canary Bright
DMC 973 — Canary Bright
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FFE300
- RGB
- 255, 227, 0
- Anchor
- 297
- DMC code
- 973
Nearest DMC colors to 973
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 973 is out of stock.
- DMC 444
Lemon Dark
ΔE 4.1
- DMC 307
Lemon
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 726
Topaz Light
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 17
Yellow Plum Light
ΔE 10.1
- DMC 725
Topaz Medium Light
ΔE 10.3
- DMC 3819
Moss Green Light
ΔE 10.9
- DMC 445
Lemon Light
ΔE 11.0
- DMC 19
Autumn Gold medium Light
ΔE 11.3
- DMC 18
Yellow Plum
ΔE 11.3
- DMC 744
Yellow Pale
ΔE 11.5
- DMC 743
Yellow Medium
ΔE 11.7
- DMC 3821
Straw
ΔE 11.9
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 973?
- DMC 973 (Canary Bright) converts to Anchor 297. 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 973?
- DMC 973 (Canary Bright) is #FFE300 in hex, or RGB 255, 227, 0. 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 973?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 973 are Lemon Dark (DMC 444), Lemon (DMC 307), Topaz Light (DMC 726), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 973 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.