DMC 733 Medium Olive Green
DMC 733 Medium Olive Green is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BCB34C and RGB 188, 179, 76. The closest substitute is DMC 581 Moss Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 733 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Olive Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BCB34C |
| RGB | 188, 179, 76 |
| HSL | 55°, 46%, 52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 581 Moss Green | View color | Close |
| 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold | View color | Similar |
| 3820 Dark Straw | View color | Similar |
| 734 Light Olive Green | View color | Similar |
| 18 Yellow Plum | View color | Similar |
| 470 Light Avocado 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 733 in patterns
Medium 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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