731 — Olive Green Dark
Yellows family#6B580B
Need details on DMC 731? This dark, highly saturated yellow shade (Olive Green Dark) is hex #6B580B, RGB 107, 88, 11. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 731
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 731
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 731 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 731
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 731
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
DMC 731 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 Dark turns up.
DMC 731 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 731.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D731. A kit legend or drill bag marked 731 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 731
DMC threads that pair well with 731, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC731 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 731
A dark, highly saturated entry in the yellows family, DMC 731 carries the name Olive Green Dark with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as striking and rich, perfect for stars and honey themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 731?
DMC 731 is called Olive Green Dark. It's a dark yellow shade (hex #6B580B, RGB 107, 88, 11) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 731?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark) is Anchor 281 (Yellow Green Dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 924 (Yellow Green Very Dark, 68%) and Anchor 845 (Khaki Green Medium Dark, 63%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 731?
The closest DMC threads to 731 are 732 Olive Green (731) (ΔE 3.4), 831 Golden Olive medium (ΔE 5.55), and 730 Olive Green very dark (ΔE 7.5). These are useful substitutes when 731 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 731?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 731 (Olive Green Dark) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The 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 731 (Olive 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, 731 has a contrast ratio of about 6.9:1 on white fabric and 3:1 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 731?
No. DMC 731 (Olive 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 731?
Diamond Dotz D731 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 731 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 731?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1716 (92%), Classic Colorworks Silk Weathered Vine (87%), Crescent Colors Silk 106 Weathered Vine (87%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.