730 — Olive Green very dark
Yellows family#574D20
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.
About DMC 730
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Khaki
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 730
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 730 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 730 (Olive Green very dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 730 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 Olive Green very dark turns up.
DMC 730 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 730.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D730, Diamond Drills USA DMC730. A kit legend or drill bag marked 730 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 730
DMC threads that pair well with 730, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC730 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 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 924 (Yellow Green Very Dark, 72%) and Anchor 681 (Green Grey, 69%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 730?
No. DMC 730 (Olive Green very 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 730?
Diamond Dotz D730 and Diamond Drills USA DMC730 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 730 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 730?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Waverly Wool 5051 Waverly Wool (92%), Unitas Ljubica 510 (91%), Vineyard Silk 057 Olive Branch (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.