DMC 834 — Golden Olive Very Light

• DMC 372

  Mustard Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 676

  Old Gold Light

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 833

  Golden Olive Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3822

  Straw Light

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 734

  Olive Green Light

  ΔE 7.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 834?

DMC 834 is Golden Olive Very Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #DBBE7F — RGB 219, 190, 127 and HSL 41°, 56%, 68% — 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 Light?

Golden Olive Very Light is DMC 834, and it converts to Anchor 874. 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 834?

DMC 834 (Golden Olive Very Light) converts to Anchor 874. 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 834?

DMC 834 (Golden Olive Very Light) is #DBBE7F in hex — that's RGB 219, 190, 127 or HSL 41°, 56%, 68%. 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 834?

To build dimension, flank DMC 834 (68% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Old Gold Light (DMC 676) sits at 75% for highlights, and Mustard Light (DMC 372) at 66% 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 834?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 834 are Mustard Light (DMC 372), Old Gold Light (DMC 676), Golden Olive Light (DMC 833), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 834 is out of stock.