834 — Golden Olive very light
Oranges family
DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #C7A550 and RGB values 199, 165, 80. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 834
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 834
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 834
DMC threads that pair well with 834, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 834 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 834
A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, DMC 834 carries the name Golden Olive very light with golden orange tones. Its confident and warm presence shines in pumpkins and marigolds alike. Pull this thread for fall wreaths or citrus motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 834?
DMC 834 is called Golden Olive very light. It's a medium orange shade (hex #C7A550, RGB 199, 165, 80) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 834?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light) is Anchor 279 (Lime Green) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 372 (Tan, 64%) and Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light, 58%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 834?
The closest DMC threads to 834 are 3046 Yellow Beige medium (ΔE 3.46), 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold (ΔE 5.51), and 734 Olive Green light (ΔE 5.64). These are useful substitutes when 834 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 834?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.