580 — Moss Green dark
Yellows family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 580
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 580
DMC threads that pair well with 580, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 580 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 267 (Avocado Green Medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 257 (Forest Green Dark, 77%) and Anchor 258 (Forest Green Very Dark, 67%).
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.