DMC 581 Moss Green
DMC 581 Moss Green is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#A7AE38 and RGB 167, 174, 56. The closest substitute is DMC 733 Medium Olive Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 581 |
|---|---|
| Name | Moss Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #A7AE38 |
| RGB | 167, 174, 56 |
| HSL | 64°, 51%, 45% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 733 Medium Olive Green | View color | Close |
| 166 Medium Light Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 470 Light Avocado Green | View color | Similar |
| 580 Dark Moss Green | View color | Similar |
| 16 Light Chartreuse | View color | Similar |
| 732 Olive Green | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 581 in patterns
Moss Green sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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