DMC 829 — Golden Olive Very Dark

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 869

  Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 730

  Olive Green Very Dark

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 780

  Topaz Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 10.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 829?

DMC 829 is Golden Olive Very Dark, a dark yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #7E6B42 — RGB 126, 107, 66 and HSL 41°, 31%, 38% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Golden Olive Very Dark?

Golden Olive Very Dark is DMC 829, and it converts to Anchor 906. 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 829?

DMC 829 (Golden Olive Very Dark) converts to Anchor 906. 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 829?

DMC 829 (Golden Olive Very Dark) is #7E6B42 in hex — that's RGB 126, 107, 66 or HSL 41°, 31%, 38%. 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 829?

To build dimension, flank DMC 829 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Olive Dark (DMC 830) sits at 42% for highlights, and Mocha Brown Dark (DMC 3781) at 34% 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 829?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 829 are Golden Olive Dark (DMC 830), Mocha Beige Dark (DMC 3862), Beige Gray Ultra Dark (DMC 3790), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 829 is out of stock.