DMC 732 — Olive Green

• DMC 731

  Olive Green Dark

  ΔE 0.4

• DMC 580

  Moss Green Dark

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 730

  Olive Green Very Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3012

  Khaki Green Medium

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 469

  Avocado Green

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 3829

  Old Gold Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 581

  Moss Green

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3364

  Pine Green

  ΔE 11.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 732?

DMC 732 is Olive Green, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #948C36 — RGB 148, 140, 54 and HSL 55°, 47%, 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?

Olive Green is DMC 732, 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 732?

DMC 732 (Olive Green) 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 732?

DMC 732 (Olive Green) is #948C36 in hex — that's RGB 148, 140, 54 or HSL 55°, 47%, 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 732?

To build dimension, flank DMC 732 (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 732?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 732 are Olive Green Dark (DMC 731), 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 732 is out of stock.