DMC 730 — Olive Green Very Dark

• DMC 731

  Olive Green Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 732

  Olive Green

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 580

  Moss Green Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 469

  Avocado Green

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 937

  Avocado Green Medium

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 829

  Golden Olive Very Dark

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3363

  Pine Green Medium

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 11.8

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 3829

  Old Gold Very Dark

  ΔE 12.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 730?

DMC 730 is Olive Green Very Dark, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #827B30 — RGB 130, 123, 48 and HSL 55°, 46%, 35% — 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 Olive Green Very Dark?

Olive Green Very Dark is DMC 730, and it converts to Anchor 845. 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 730?

DMC 730 (Olive Green Very Dark) converts to Anchor 845. 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 730?

DMC 730 (Olive Green Very Dark) is #827B30 in hex — that's RGB 130, 123, 48 or HSL 55°, 46%, 35%. 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 730?

To build dimension, flank DMC 730 (35% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Olive Green Dark (DMC 731) sits at 40% for highlights, and Avocado Green Medium (DMC 937) at 32% 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 730?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 730 are Olive Green Dark (DMC 731), Olive Green (DMC 732), Moss Green Dark (DMC 580), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 730 is out of stock.