445 — Lemon light
Yellows family#F7F57A
Need details on DMC 445? This light, highly saturated yellow shade (Lemon light) is hex #F7F57A, RGB 247, 245, 122. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 445
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Buttered Popcorn
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 445
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 445 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 445 (Lemon light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 445
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 445
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 445 (Lemon light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
DMC 445 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Lemon light turns up.
DMC 445 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 445.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D445, Diamond Drills USA DMC445. A kit legend or drill bag marked 445 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 445
DMC threads that pair well with 445, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC445 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 445
DMC 445 is the floss known as Lemon light: a highly saturated, light member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and lively, perfect for warm backgrounds and golden accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on stars and honey themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 445 look like?
DMC 445 (Lemon light) is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #F7F57A and RGB 247, 245, 122. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 445?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 445 (Lemon light) is Anchor 288 (Lemon Light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 289 (Lemon Medium, 69%) and Anchor 278 (Lime Green Light, 59%).
What DMC colors are similar to 445?
The closest DMC threads to 445 are 3078 Golden Yellow very light (ΔE 6.38), 11 Light Tender Green (ΔE 6.89), and 727 Topaz very light (ΔE 6.96). These are useful substitutes when 445 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 445?
Reach for DMC 445 (Lemon light) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 445.
What fabric color works best with DMC 445 (Lemon 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, 445 has a contrast ratio of about 1.1:1 on white fabric and 18.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 445?
No. DMC 445 (Lemon light) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 445?
Diamond Dotz D445 and Diamond Drills USA DMC445 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 445 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 445?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Coco E11 (96%), MARD A22 (96%), MARD 221 A22 (96%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.