DMC 733Olive Green Medium
DMC 733 — Olive Green Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #BCB34C
- RGB
- 188, 179, 76
- HSL
- 55°, 46%, 52%
- Anchor
- 280
- DMC code
- 733
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 733
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 733 is out of stock.
- DMC 16
Chartreuse Light
ΔE 3.9
- DMC 581
Moss Green
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 734
Olive Green Light
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3012
Khaki Green Medium
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 166
Moss Green Medium Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 18
Yellow Plum
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 9.1
- DMC 833
Golden Olive Light
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 470
Avocado Grn Light
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 471
Avocado Grn Very Light
ΔE 9.9
- DMC 729
Old Gold Medium
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 3820
Straw Dark
ΔE 10.2
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 733?
- DMC 733 is Olive Green Medium, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BCB34C — RGB 188, 179, 76 and HSL 55°, 46%, 52% — 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 Medium?
- Olive Green Medium is DMC 733, 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 733?
- DMC 733 (Olive Green Medium) 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 733?
- DMC 733 (Olive Green Medium) is #BCB34C in hex — that's RGB 188, 179, 76 or HSL 55°, 46%, 52%. 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 733?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 733 (52% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Chartreuse Light (DMC 16) sits at 57% for highlights, and Moss Green (DMC 581) 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 733?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 733 are Chartreuse Light (DMC 16), Moss Green (DMC 581), Olive Green Light (DMC 734), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 733 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.