DMC 832 — Golden Olive

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 833

  Golden Olive Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 3852

  Straw Very Dark

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 729

  Old Gold Medium

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 680

  Old Gold Dark

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 783

  Topaz Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 8.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 832?

DMC 832 is Golden Olive, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BD9B51 — RGB 189, 155, 81 and HSL 41°, 45%, 53% — 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?

Golden Olive is DMC 832, and it converts to Anchor 907. 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 832?

DMC 832 (Golden Olive) converts to Anchor 907. 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 832?

DMC 832 (Golden Olive) is #BD9B51 in hex — that's RGB 189, 155, 81 or HSL 41°, 45%, 53%. 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 832?

To build dimension, flank DMC 832 (53% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Olive Light (DMC 833) sits at 60% for highlights, and Golden Olive Medium (DMC 831) 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 832?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 832 are Mustard Medium (DMC 370), Golden Olive Light (DMC 833), Straw Very Dark (DMC 3852), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 832 is out of stock.