DMC 734Olive Green Light
DMC 734 — Olive Green Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C7C077
- RGB
- 199, 192, 119
- HSL
- 55°, 42%, 62%
- Anchor
- 279
- DMC code
- 734
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 734
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 734 is out of stock.
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 16
Chartreuse Light
ΔE 5.1
- DMC 733
Olive Green Medium
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 18
Yellow Plum
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 372
Mustard Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 471
Avocado Grn Very Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 834
Golden Olive Very Light
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 3012
Khaki Green Medium
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 676
Old Gold Light
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 12
Tender Green
ΔE 8.1
- DMC 833
Golden Olive Light
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 166
Moss Green Medium Light
ΔE 8.8
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 734?
- DMC 734 is Olive Green Light, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C7C077 — RGB 199, 192, 119 and HSL 55°, 42%, 62% — 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 Light?
- Olive Green Light is DMC 734, and it converts to Anchor 279. 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 734?
- DMC 734 (Olive Green Light) converts to Anchor 279. 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 734?
- DMC 734 (Olive Green Light) is #C7C077 in hex — that's RGB 199, 192, 119 or HSL 55°, 42%, 62%. 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 734?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 734 (62% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Plum (DMC 18) sits at 64% for highlights, and Olive Green Medium (DMC 733) at 52% 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 734?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 734 are Khaki Green Light (DMC 3013), Chartreuse Light (DMC 16), Olive Green Medium (DMC 733), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 734 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.