DMC 731 Dark Olive Green
DMC 731 Dark Olive Green is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#938B37 and RGB 147, 139, 55. The closest substitute is DMC 732 Olive Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 731 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Olive Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #938B37 |
| RGB | 147, 139, 55 |
| HSL | 55°, 46%, 40% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 732 Olive Green | View color | Very close |
| 580 Dark Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 730 Very Dark Olive Green | View color | Close |
| 469 Avocado Green | View color | Similar |
| 832 Golden Olive | View color | Similar |
| 831 Medium Golden Olive | 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 731 in patterns
Dark Olive 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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