What color is DMC 3078?

DMC 3078 is Very Light Golden Yellow, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FDF9CD (RGB 253, 249, 205), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3078?

Anchor 292 is the closest published match for DMC 3078. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3078?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 3823 Ultra Pale Yellow is a little darker.

Can I get DMC 3078 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3078 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3078

DMC 3078 Very Light Golden Yellow

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3078.

Code3078

NameVery Light Golden Yellow

Hex#FDF9CD

RGB253, 249, 205

HSL55°, 92%, 90%

CIELAB97.2, -5.6, 21.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3078 is Anchor 292. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3078 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3078

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3078, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3078Very Light Golden YellowThis color
26Pale Lavender

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

951Light Tawny
3078Very Light Golden YellowThis color
10Very Light Tender Green

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3078Very Light Golden YellowThis color
3841Pale Baby Blue
26Pale Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3078?: DMC 3078 is Very Light Golden Yellow, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FDF9CD (RGB 253, 249, 205), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3078?: Anchor 292 is the closest published match for DMC 3078. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3078?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 3823 Ultra Pale Yellow is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 3078 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3078 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3078

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