744 — Yellow pale
Yellows family
Below: DMC 744 (Yellow pale), a light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #FFDE7A and RGB 255, 222, 122. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 744
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 744
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 744
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 744 (Yellow pale) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 745 (Yellow light pale), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.17). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 744
DMC threads that pair well with 744, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 744 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 744
A light, highly saturated entry in the yellows family, DMC 744 carries the name Yellow pale with warm gold tones. The fresh and easy character of this shade lends itself well to stars and honey themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for wheat fields and daffodils in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 744?
DMC 744 is called Yellow pale. It's a light yellow shade (hex #FFDE7A, RGB 255, 222, 122) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 744?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 744 (Yellow pale) is Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 292 (Golden Brown Very Light, 82%) and Anchor 295 (Golden Yellow Medium Light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 744?
The closest DMC threads to 744 are 745 Yellow light pale (ΔE 2.17), 727 Topaz very light (ΔE 2.97), and 726 Topaz light (ΔE 5.42). These are useful substitutes when 744 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 744?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 744 (Yellow pale) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. 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 744 (Yellow pale)?
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, 744 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.