734 — Olive Green light
Yellows family
Looking up DMC 734? It's Olive Green light, a medium yellow shade (#B09D47 / RGB 176, 157, 71). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 734
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 734
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 734
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 734
DMC threads that pair well with 734, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 734 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 734
Olive Green light (catalog code DMC 734) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. Expect a balanced and warm look that suits daffodils, lemon motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 734?
DMC 734 is called Olive Green light. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #B09D47, RGB 176, 157, 71) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 734?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 734 (Olive Green light) is Anchor 279 (Lime Green) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light, 71%) and Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light, 55%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 734?
The closest DMC threads to 734 are 834 Golden Olive very light (ΔE 5.64), 3046 Yellow Beige medium (ΔE 6.37), and 166 Moss Green medium light (ΔE 6.6). These are useful substitutes when 734 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 734?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 734 (Olive Green light) for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium 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 734 (Olive Green light)?
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, 734 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.