833 — Golden Olive light
Oranges family
Below: DMC 833 (Golden Olive light), a medium, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #B08D3E and RGB 176, 141, 62. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 833
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 833
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 833
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for DMC 833
DMC threads that pair well with 833, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 833 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 833
Known as Golden Olive light, DMC 833 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The steady and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for seasonal designs and pumpkins. Expect to see it used in marigolds and fall wreaths across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 833 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 833 is Golden Olive light — a medium orange thread (hex #B08D3E, RGB 176, 141, 62). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 833?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) is Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 279 (Lime Green, 65%) and Anchor 890 (Old Gold Medium, 61%).
Which DMC threads are close to 833?
The closest DMC threads to 833 are 422 Hazelnut Brown light (ΔE 6.15), 733 Olive Green medium (ΔE 6.77), and 734 Olive Green light (ΔE 6.78). These are useful substitutes when 833 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 833 good for?
DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 833.
What fabric color works best with DMC 833 (Golden Olive 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, 833 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.