581 — Moss Green
Yellows family
DMC 581 (Moss Green) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #797B29 and RGB values 121, 123, 41. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 581
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 581
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 581
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 581
DMC threads that pair well with 581, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 581 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 581
Moss Green (catalog code DMC 581) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring daffodils or lemon motifs. Look for it in charts that feature rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 581?
DMC 581 is called Moss Green. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #797B29, RGB 121, 123, 41) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 581?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 581 (Moss Green) is Anchor 266 (Avocado Green Light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 255 (Forest Green Light, 71%) and Anchor 256 (Forest Green Medium, 69%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 581?
The closest DMC threads to 581 are 470 Avocado Green light (ΔE 4.73), 3012 Khaki Green medium (ΔE 6.97), and 733 Olive Green medium (ΔE 8.54). These are useful substitutes when 581 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 581?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 581 (Moss Green) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 581 (Moss Green)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 581 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.