DMC 830 — Golden Olive Dark

• DMC 829

  Golden Olive Very Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 730

  Olive Green Very Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 9.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 830?

DMC 830 is Golden Olive Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8D784B — RGB 141, 120, 75 and HSL 41°, 31%, 42% — 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 Dark?

Golden Olive Dark is DMC 830, and it converts to Anchor 277. 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 830?

DMC 830 (Golden Olive Dark) converts to Anchor 277. 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 830?

DMC 830 (Golden Olive Dark) is #8D784B in hex — that's RGB 141, 120, 75 or HSL 41°, 31%, 42%. 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 830?

To build dimension, flank DMC 830 (42% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Beige Brown Medium (DMC 840) sits at 48% for highlights, and Golden Olive Very Dark (DMC 829) at 38% 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 830?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 830 are Golden Olive Very Dark (DMC 829), Mocha Beige Dark (DMC 3862), Beige Gray Very Dark (DMC 640), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 830 is out of stock.