3011 — Khaki Green dark
Yellows family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3011
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3011
DMC threads that pair well with 3011, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 3011 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 844 (Khaki Green Medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 855 (Avocado Medium, 69%) and Anchor 267 (Avocado Green Medium, 67%).
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.