580 — Moss Green dark
Yellows family#5C5F20
Below: DMC 580 (Moss Green dark), a dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #5C5F20 and RGB 92, 95, 32. 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 580
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Cactus
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 580
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 580 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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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 580 (Moss Green dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 580
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 580
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 580 (Moss Green dark) sits a hair from DMC 469 (Avocado Green) (ΔE 1.93) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 580 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 Moss Green dark turns up.
DMC 580 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 580.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D580, Diamond Drills USA DMC580. A kit legend or drill bag marked 580 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 580
DMC threads that pair well with 580, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC580 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 580
Meet DMC 580, Moss Green dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The strong and confident 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 580 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 580 is Moss Green dark — a dark yellow thread (hex #5C5F20, RGB 92, 95, 32). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 580?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 580 (Moss Green dark) is Anchor 924 (Yellow Green Very Dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 268 (Avocado Green Dark, 68%) and Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark, 66%).
Which DMC threads are close to 580?
The closest DMC threads to 580 are 469 Avocado Green (ΔE 1.93), 3011 Khaki Green dark (ΔE 5.75), and 732 Olive Green (731) (ΔE 5.87). These are useful substitutes when 580 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 580 good for?
DMC 580 (Moss Green dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 580.
What fabric color works best with DMC 580 (Moss 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, 580 has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 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 580?
No. DMC 580 (Moss 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 580?
Diamond Dotz D580 and Diamond Drills USA DMC580 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 580 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 580?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are ThreadworX 10362 Green Applewood (93%), Kimono Silk 355 Mossy Oak (90%), Luca-S 277 (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.