What color is DMC 444?

DMC 444 is Dark Lemon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFD300 (RGB 255, 211, 0), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 444?

Anchor 290 is the closest published match for DMC 444, and some conversion charts list Anchor 291 instead. 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 444?

DMC 444 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Lemon shades. The next lighter one is DMC 307 Lemon.

Can I get DMC 444 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 444 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 444 Dark Lemon

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 444.

Code444

NameDark Lemon

Hex#FFD300

RGB255, 211, 0

HSL50°, 100%, 50%

CIELAB85.9, 0.1, 86.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 444 is Anchor 290 (some charts list 291). 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.

DMC Lemon shades

All 3 DMC Lemon shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 444 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 444

Color-wheel combinations that start from 444, 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.

444Dark LemonThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Analogous

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

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

Split complementary

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

444Dark LemonThis color
3843Electric Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 444?: DMC 444 is Dark Lemon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFD300 (RGB 255, 211, 0), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 444?: Anchor 290 is the closest published match for DMC 444, and some conversion charts list Anchor 291 instead. 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 444?: DMC 444 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Lemon shades. The next lighter one is DMC 307 Lemon.
Can I get DMC 444 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 444 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 444

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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