DMC 731 — Olive Green Dark

• DMC 732

  Olive Green

  ΔE 0.4

• DMC 580

  Moss Green Dark

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 730

  Olive Green Very Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3012

  Khaki Green Medium

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 469

  Avocado Green

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3829

  Old Gold Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 3364

  Pine Green

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3052

  Green Gray Medium

  ΔE 11.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 731?

DMC 731 is Olive Green Dark, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #938B37 — RGB 147, 139, 55 and HSL 55°, 46%, 40% — 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 Dark?

Olive Green Dark is DMC 731, and it converts to Anchor 924. 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 731?

DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark) converts to Anchor 924. 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 731?

DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark) is #938B37 in hex — that's RGB 147, 139, 55 or HSL 55°, 46%, 40%. 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 731?

To build dimension, flank DMC 731 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Olive Medium (DMC 831) sits at 50% for highlights, and Olive Green Very Dark (DMC 730) at 35% 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 731?

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