DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light
DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light is a very light, soft beige with the screen hex #fdf9cd. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 275 Citrus Light at ΔE 3.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 102 Lemon Light at ΔE 4.5 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light
#fdf9cd · RGB 253, 249, 205
Closest to DMC 3078 in other brands
- Anchor 275 Citrus Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 102 Lemon Light ΔE 4.5 close
- Perler Creme ΔE 5.5 close
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 5.7 close
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 7.7 similar
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 10.4 loose
DMC 3078 color values
| Code | 3078 |
|---|---|
| Name | Golden Yellow Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #fdf9cd |
| RGB | 253, 249, 205 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 97.2, a* -5.6, b* 21.7 |
| HSL | 55°, 92 %, 90 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 1 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 97.2) |
| DMC color card | row 14-05 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 275 Citrus Light, ΔE 3.8 |
DMC 3078 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3078: the best is Anchor 275 at ΔE 3.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 275 | Citrus Light | 3.8 | close |
| Anchor | 926 | Ecru Very Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 885 | Sand Stone Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 102 | Lemon Light | 4.5 | close |
| Madeira | 101 | Lemon Very Light | 4.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2511 | Golden Yellow Light | 4.9 | close |
| Perler | Creme | code 80-19002 | 5.5 | close |
| Perler | Pastel Yellow | code 80-19056 | 9.5 | similar |
| Hama | 02 | Cream | 5.7 | close |
| Hama | 55 | Green (Glow in the Dark) | 10.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S51 | Spring Sun | 7.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S149 | Creme | 8.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 10.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 14.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3078
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3078; the nearest, DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 677 | Old Gold Very Light | #f5eccb | 4.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 3823 | Yellow Ultra Pale | #fffde3 | 5.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 727 | Topaz Very Light | #fff1af | 5.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 11 | Tender Green Light | #e2edb5 | 6.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 745 | Yellow Pale Light | #ffe9ad | 7.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 10 | Tender Green Very Light | #edfed9 | 7.1 | slightly more muted |
| 772 | Yellow Green Very Light | #e4ecd4 | 7.6 | darker and more muted |
| 165 | Moss Green Very Light | #eff4a4 | 8.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 3078: lighter and darker beige steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC beige and tan family, L* from 97 to 74.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3078
One strand each of DMC 3823 and DMC 727 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 677, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3078 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3823 Yellow Ultra Pale + 1 × DMC 727 Topaz Very Light | #fff7cb | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 445 Lemon Light + 1 × DMC 3865 Winter White | #fcf9c7 | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 745 Yellow Pale Light + 1 × DMC 10 Tender Green Very Light | #f6f4c5 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3078
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fdf9cd; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3078
Substituting DMC 3078 takes care: Anchor 275 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.8), and Madeira 102 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 4.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3078 is number 1 of 26 in the DMC beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with DMC 738 Tan Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3078 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 19.6:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Creme (ΔE 5.5), Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 5.7) and Artkal S S51 Spring Sun (ΔE 7.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3078?
Anchor 275 Citrus Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light (ΔE 3.8, close). Runners-up: Anchor 926 (ΔE 6.8) and Anchor 885 (ΔE 6.8).
What color is DMC 3078?
DMC 3078 Golden Yellow Very Light is a very light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #fdf9cd, RGB 253, 249, 205, L* 97.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3078?
Inside DMC, DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, Anchor 275 (ΔE 3.8) or Madeira 102 (ΔE 4.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3823 and DMC 727 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is DMC 3078 in Perler beads?
Perler Creme (#e1e2bb) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 02 Cream (ΔE 5.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3078?
Madeira 102 Lemon Light at ΔE 4.5 (close), then Madeira 101 at ΔE 4.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light ΔE 4.5
- DMC 3823 Yellow Ultra Pale ΔE 5.2
- DMC 727 Topaz Very Light ΔE 5.8
- DMC 11 Tender Green Light ΔE 6.3
- DMC 10 Tender Green Very Light ΔE 7.1
- DMC 772 Yellow Green Very Light ΔE 7.6
- DMC 165 Moss Green Very Light ΔE 8.0
DMC 3078 in other brands
- Madeira 102 Lemon Light ΔE 4.5
- Perler Creme ΔE 5.5
- Hama 02 Cream ΔE 5.7
- Artkal S S51 Spring Sun ΔE 7.7
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow ΔE 10.4