730 — Olive Green very dark
Yellows family
DMC 730 — Olive Green very dark — has hex #574D20 and RGB 87, 77, 32. This dark, moderately saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 730
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 730
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 730
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 730
DMC threads that pair well with 730, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 730 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 730
Known as Olive Green very dark, DMC 730 is a dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. It has a strong and confident feel that suits golden accents and stars particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with honey themes or wheat fields for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 730 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 730 is Olive Green very dark — a dark yellow thread (hex #574D20, RGB 87, 77, 32). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 730?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark) is Anchor 281 (Yellow Green Dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 924 (Yellow Green Very Dark, 76%) and Anchor 844 (Khaki Green Medium, 73%).
Which DMC threads are close to 730?
The closest DMC threads to 730 are 3011 Khaki Green dark (ΔE 4.63), 732 Olive Green (731) (ΔE 6.17), and 936 Avocado Green very dark (ΔE 7.3). These are useful substitutes when 730 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 730 good for?
DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. 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 730.
What fabric color works best with DMC 730 (Olive Green very 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, 730 has a contrast ratio of about 8.4:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.