DMC 580 — Moss Green Dark

• DMC 731

  Olive Green Dark

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 732

  Olive Green

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 469

  Avocado Green

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 730

  Olive Green Very Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 905

  Parrot Green Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3364

  Pine Green

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3012

  Khaki Green Medium

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 470

  Avocado Grn Light

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3052

  Green Gray Medium

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 581

  Moss Green

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 988

  Forest Green Medium

  ΔE 10.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 580?

DMC 580 is Moss Green Dark, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #888D33 — RGB 136, 141, 51 and HSL 63°, 47%, 38% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Moss Green Dark?

Moss Green Dark is DMC 580, and it converts to Anchor 281. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 580?

DMC 580 (Moss Green Dark) converts to Anchor 281. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 580?

DMC 580 (Moss Green Dark) is #888D33 in hex — that's RGB 136, 141, 51 or HSL 63°, 47%, 38%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 580?

To build dimension, flank DMC 580 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pine Green (DMC 3364) sits at 48% for highlights, and Avocado Green (DMC 469) at 38% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 580?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 580 are Olive Green Dark (DMC 731), Olive Green (DMC 732), Avocado Green (DMC 469), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 580 is out of stock.