What color is DMC 973?

DMC 973 is Bright Canary, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFD63D (RGB 255, 214, 61), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 973?

Anchor 297 is the closest published match for DMC 973, and some conversion charts list Anchor 290 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 973?

DMC 973 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Canary shades. The next darker one is DMC 972 Deep Canary.

Can I get DMC 973 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 973 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

973

DMC 973 Bright Canary

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 973.

Code973

NameBright Canary

Hex#FFD63D

RGB255, 214, 61

HSL47°, 100%, 62%

CIELAB86.8, -0.2, 75.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 973 is Anchor 297 (some charts list 290). 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 Canary shades

All 2 DMC Canary 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 973 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 973

Color-wheel combinations that start from 973, 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.

973Bright CanaryThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Analogous

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

947Burnt Orange
973Bright CanaryThis color
3819Light Moss Green

Triadic

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

973Bright CanaryThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

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

973Bright CanaryThis color
996Medium Electric Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 973?: DMC 973 is Bright Canary, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFD63D (RGB 255, 214, 61), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 973?: Anchor 297 is the closest published match for DMC 973, and some conversion charts list Anchor 290 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 973?: DMC 973 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Canary shades. The next darker one is DMC 972 Deep Canary.
Can I get DMC 973 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 973 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 973

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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