DMC 17
DMC 17 Yellow Plum Light
DMC 17 is “Yellow Plum Light”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 17
- Catalog name
- Yellow Plum Light
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#E5E272- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-1776 Color Lined
#E3D35E
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 17?
DMC 17 is the floss DMC calls “Yellow Plum Light”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #E5E272.
What can I use instead of DMC 17?
The closest shades to DMC 17 in the same family are DMC 18, DMC 3819, DMC 445. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 17 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.