DMC 581 — Moss Green

• DMC 733

  Olive Green Medium

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 470

  Avocado Grn Light

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3012

  Khaki Green Medium

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 166

  Moss Green Medium Light

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 16

  Chartreuse Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 906

  Parrot Green Medium

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 734

  Olive Green Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 471

  Avocado Grn Very Light

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 704

  Chartreuse Bright

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 580

  Moss Green Dark

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 3013

  Khaki Green Light

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 732

  Olive Green

  ΔE 11.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 581?

DMC 581 is Moss Green, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A7AE38 — RGB 167, 174, 56 and HSL 64°, 51%, 45% — 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?

Moss Green is DMC 581, and it converts to Anchor 280. 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 581?

DMC 581 (Moss Green) converts to Anchor 280. 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 581?

DMC 581 (Moss Green) is #A7AE38 in hex — that's RGB 167, 174, 56 or HSL 64°, 51%, 45%. 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 581?

To build dimension, flank DMC 581 (45% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Olive Green Medium (DMC 733) sits at 52% for highlights, and Parrot Green Medium (DMC 906) at 45% 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 581?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 581 are Olive Green Medium (DMC 733), Avocado Grn Light (DMC 470), Khaki Green Medium (DMC 3012), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 581 is out of stock.