829 — Golden Olive very dark
Browns family#5F4220
DMC 829 — Golden Olive very dark — has hex #5F4220 and RGB 95, 66, 32. This dark, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 829
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Star Anise
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 829
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 829 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 829 (Golden Olive very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 829
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 829
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 829 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 Golden Olive very dark turns up.
DMC 829 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 829.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D829, Diamond Drills USA DMC829. A kit legend or drill bag marked 829 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 829
DMC threads that pair well with 829, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC829 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 829
Meet DMC 829, Golden Olive very dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is strong and confident, making it a popular choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for animal fur or warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 829 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 829 is Golden Olive very dark — a dark brown thread (hex #5F4220, RGB 95, 66, 32). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 829?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 829 (Golden Olive very dark) is Anchor 889 (Drab Brown Very Dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 904 (Brown Grey Medium, 68%) and Anchor 906 (Hazelnut Brown Dark, 63%).
Which DMC threads are close to 829?
The closest DMC threads to 829 are 830 Golden Olive dark (ΔE 3.48), 610 Drab Brown dark (ΔE 4.12), and 869 Hazelnut Brown very dark (ΔE 4.96). These are useful substitutes when 829 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 829 good for?
DMC 829 (Golden Olive very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. 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 829.
What fabric color works best with DMC 829 (Golden Olive 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, 829 has a contrast ratio of about 9.2:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 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 829?
No. DMC 829 (Golden Olive 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 829?
Diamond Dotz D829 and Diamond Drills USA DMC829 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 829 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 829?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kimono Silk 308 Rickshaw (100%), Waverly Wool 5141 Waverly Wool (98%), Rainbow Gallery S1039 Dark Camel (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.