DMC 832 Golden Olive
DMC 832 Golden Olive is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BD9B51 and RGB 189, 155, 81. The closest substitute is DMC 833 Light Golden Olive.
Color values
| DMC code | 832 |
|---|---|
| Name | Golden Olive |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BD9B51 |
| RGB | 189, 155, 81 |
| HSL | 41°, 45%, 53% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 833 Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 370 Medium Mustard | View color | Close |
| 831 Medium Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 728 Topaz | View color | Close |
| 436 Tan | View color | Similar |
| 3820 Dark Straw | 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 832 in patterns
Golden Olive 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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