307 — Lemon
Yellows family
Below: DMC 307 (Lemon), a medium, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #FBDE18 and RGB 251, 222, 24. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 307
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 307
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 307
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 307 (Lemon) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 307
DMC threads that pair well with 307, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 307 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 307
Lemon (catalog code DMC 307) is a medium, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. The confident and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for daffodils and lemon motifs. Expect to see it used in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 307?
DMC 307 is called Lemon. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #FBDE18, RGB 251, 222, 24) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 307?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 307 (Lemon) is Anchor 289 (Lemon Medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 295 (Golden Yellow Medium Light, 71%) and Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light, 63%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 307?
The closest DMC threads to 307 are 973 Canary bright (ΔE 5.47), 726 Topaz light (ΔE 5.52), and 727 Topaz very light (ΔE 6.54). These are useful substitutes when 307 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 307?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 307 (Lemon) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 307 (Lemon)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 307 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 15.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.