What color is DMC 445?

DMC 445 is Light Lemon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFFB8B (RGB 255, 251, 139), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 445?

Anchor 288 is the closest published match for DMC 445, and some conversion charts list Anchor 802 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 445?

DMC 445 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Lemon shades. The next darker one is DMC 307 Lemon.

Can I get DMC 445 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 445 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 445 Light Lemon

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 445.

Code445

NameLight Lemon

Hex#FFFB8B

RGB255, 251, 139

HSL58°, 100%, 77%

CIELAB96.9, -13.6, 53.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 445 is Anchor 288 (some charts list 802). 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 445 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 445

Color-wheel combinations that start from 445, 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.

445Light LemonThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Analogous

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

3825Pale Pumpkin
445Light LemonThis color
704Bright Chartreuse

Triadic

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

445Light LemonThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
553Violet

Split complementary

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

445Light LemonThis color
996Medium Electric Blue
553Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 445?: DMC 445 is Light Lemon, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFFB8B (RGB 255, 251, 139), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 445?: Anchor 288 is the closest published match for DMC 445, and some conversion charts list Anchor 802 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 445?: DMC 445 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Lemon shades. The next darker one is DMC 307 Lemon.
Can I get DMC 445 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 445 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 445

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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