3011 — Khaki Green dark
Yellows family#5C5830
Below: DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #5C5830 and RGB 92, 88, 48. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 3011
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Deep Olive
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3011
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3011 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3011
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3011
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3011 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Khaki Green dark turns up.
DMC 3011 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 3011.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3011, Diamond Drills USA DMC3011. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3011 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3011
DMC threads that pair well with 3011, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC3011 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 3011
Meet DMC 3011, Khaki Green dark — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The rich and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to wheat fields and daffodils. Stitchers frequently choose it for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3011 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3011 is Khaki Green dark — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #5C5830, RGB 92, 88, 48). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3011?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark) is Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 924 (Yellow Green Very Dark, 82%) and Anchor 681 (Green Grey, 79%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3011?
The closest DMC threads to 3011 are 730 Olive Green very dark (ΔE 4.63), 580 Moss Green dark (ΔE 5.75), and 732 Olive Green (731) (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 3011 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3011 good for?
DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3011.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3011 has a contrast ratio of about 7.3:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3011?
No. DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3011?
Diamond Dotz D3011 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3011 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3011 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3011?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 3724 Khaki Green dark (100%), Eterna Silk 4450 Fern Green Medium Dark (93%), Gamma 0821 хаки (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.