DMC 831 — Golden Olive Medium

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 642

  Beige Gray Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 833

  Golden Olive Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 731

  Olive Green Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 732

  Olive Green

  ΔE 9.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 831?

DMC 831 is Golden Olive Medium, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #AA8F56 — RGB 170, 143, 86 and HSL 41°, 33%, 50% — 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 Medium?

Golden Olive Medium is DMC 831, 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 831?

DMC 831 (Golden Olive Medium) 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 831?

DMC 831 (Golden Olive Medium) is #AA8F56 in hex — that's RGB 170, 143, 86 or HSL 41°, 33%, 50%. 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 831?

To build dimension, flank DMC 831 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mustard Medium (DMC 370) sits at 56% for highlights, and Mocha Beige Medium (DMC 3863) at 50% 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 831?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 831 are Mustard Medium (DMC 370), Golden Olive (DMC 832), Yellow Beige Dark (DMC 3045), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 831 is out of stock.