DMC 973 — Canary Bright

• 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 color is DMC 973?

DMC 973 is Canary Bright, a very light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFE300 — RGB 255, 227, 0 and HSL 53°, 100%, 50% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Canary Bright?

Canary Bright is DMC 973, and it converts to Anchor 297. 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 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 — that's RGB 255, 227, 0 or HSL 53°, 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 973?

To build dimension, flank DMC 973 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lemon (DMC 307) sits at 66% for highlights, and Topaz Medium Light (DMC 725) at 63% 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 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.