972 — Canary deep
Oranges family#FFA400
Below: DMC 972 (Canary deep), a medium, highly saturated orange shade with hex #FFA400 and RGB 255, 164, 0. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 972
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Curry
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 972
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 972 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.
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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 972 (Canary deep) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 972
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 972
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 972 (Canary deep) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 742 (Tangerine light) is so near (ΔE 1.56), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 972 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 Canary deep turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D972, Diamond Drills USA DMC972. A kit legend or drill bag marked 972 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 972
DMC threads that pair well with 972, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC972 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 972
DMC 972 (Canary deep) is a medium, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The rich and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. Expect to see it used in sunsets and warm accents across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 972 look like?
DMC 972 (Canary deep) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #FFA400 and RGB 255, 164, 0. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 972?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 972 (Canary deep) is Anchor 303 (Burnt Orange Medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 306 (Gold, 77%) and Anchor 313 (Tangerine Light, 68%).
What DMC colors are similar to 972?
The closest DMC threads to 972 are 742 Tangerine light (ΔE 1.56), 728 Golden Yellow (ΔE 5.37), and 725 Topaz (ΔE 6.89). These are useful substitutes when 972 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 972?
Reach for DMC 972 (Canary deep) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 972.
What fabric color works best with DMC 972 (Canary deep)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 972 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 972 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Étoile C972. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 972?
Diamond Dotz D972 and Diamond Drills USA DMC972 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 972 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 972?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Luca-S 375 (91%), Coco M17 (90%), MARD P17 (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.