3078 — Golden Yellow very light
Yellows family
Below: DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light), a light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #FAEB97 and RGB 250, 235, 151. 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 3078
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 3078
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3078
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light) 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 3078
DMC threads that pair well with 3078, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 3078 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 3078
Golden Yellow very light (catalog code DMC 3078) is a light, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. The fresh and easy 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 3078?
DMC 3078 is called Golden Yellow very light. It's a light yellow shade (hex #FAEB97, RGB 250, 235, 151) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3078?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light) is Anchor 292 (Golden Brown Very Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 300 (Yellow Very Light, 73%) and Anchor 288 (Lemon Light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3078?
The closest DMC threads to 3078 are 11 Light Tender Green (ΔE 4.91), 745 Yellow light pale (ΔE 5.18), and 3823 Yellow ultra pale (ΔE 5.33). These are useful substitutes when 3078 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3078?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The light 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 3078 (Golden Yellow very light)?
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, 3078 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.