DMC 734 Light Olive Green
DMC 734 Light Olive Green is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C7C077 and RGB 199, 192, 119. The closest substitute is DMC 834 Very Light Golden Olive.
Color values
| DMC code | 734 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Olive Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C7C077 |
| RGB | 199, 192, 119 |
| HSL | 55°, 42%, 62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 834 Very Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 471 Very Light Avocado Green | View color | Close |
| 833 Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 372 Light Mustard | View color | Similar |
| 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold | View color | Similar |
| 676 Light Old Gold | 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 734 in patterns
Light 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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