DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark
On screen, DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark reads as a medium, rich yellow (#827b30). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 844 Fern Green Medium, very close at ΔE 1.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 1606 Khaki Green Medium (ΔE 2.2, very close).
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DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark
#827b30 · RGB 130, 123, 48
Closest to DMC 730 in other brands
- Anchor 844 Fern Green Medium ΔE 1.8 very close
- Madeira 1606 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 2.2 very close
- Perler Olive ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 8.2 similar
- Artkal S S117 Sage Green ΔE 5.1 close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 17.9 loose
DMC 730 color values
| Code | 730 |
|---|---|
| Name | Olive Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #827b30 |
| RGB | 130, 123, 48 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 50.8, a* -7.3, b* 40.8 |
| HSL | 55°, 46 %, 35 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 44 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 50.8) |
| DMC color card | row 12-13 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 844 Fern Green Medium, ΔE 1.8 |
DMC 730 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 730: the best is Anchor 844 at ΔE 1.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 844 | Fern Green Medium | 1.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 843 | Fern Green | 5.7 | close |
| Anchor | 856 | Turf Dark | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1606 | Khaki Green Medium | 2.2 | very close |
| Madeira | 1613 | Sage Green Medium | 6.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1509 | Fern Green Light | 8.9 | similar |
| Perler | Olive | code 80-15220 | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Fern | code 80-15219 | 12.0 | loose |
| Hama | 84 | Olive Green | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 110 | Matcha | 8.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S117 | Sage Green | 5.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S112 | Oaktree Brown | 5.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 17.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 19.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 730
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 730; the nearest, DMC 731 Olive Green Dark, sits at ΔE 6.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 731 | Olive Green Dark | #938b37 | 6.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 732 | Olive Green | #948c36 | 6.5 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 580 | Moss Green Dark | #888d33 | 7.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 469 | Avocado Green | #72843c | 7.9 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3011 | Khaki Green Dark | #898a58 | 8.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 830 | Golden Olive Dark | #8d784b | 8.3 | more muted |
| 937 | Avocado Green Medium | #627133 | 9.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | #7e6b42 | 9.9 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 730: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the DMC yellow family, L* from 57 to 51.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 732 | Olive Green | 57.4 |
| 3 lighter | 731 | Olive Green Dark | 57.0 |
| 2 lighter | 580 | Moss Green Dark | 56.6 |
| 1 lighter | 3011 | Khaki Green Dark | 56.3 |
| this color | 730 | Olive Green Very Dark | 50.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 730
One strand each of DMC 580 and DMC 829 models at ΔE 1.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 731, ΔE 6.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 730 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 580 Moss Green Dark + 1 × DMC 829 Golden Olive Very Dark | #837d3b | 1.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark + 1 × DMC 987 Forest Green Dark | #887a2e | 2.4 |
| 1 × DMC 904 Parrot Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 167 Yellow Beige Very Dark | #867a39 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 730
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #827b30; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 445 | Lemon Light | 4.0:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 4.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 3.5:1 |
Stitching with DMC 730
Anchor 844 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 730. It is slightly more muted, a ΔE of 1.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 730 is number 44 of 44 in the DMC yellow family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; DMC 3011 Khaki Green Dark is the next one up. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 730 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 4.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Olive (ΔE 7.7), Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 8.2) and Artkal S S117 Sage Green (ΔE 5.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 730?
Anchor 844 Fern Green Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark (ΔE 1.8, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 843 (ΔE 5.7) and Anchor 856 (ΔE 7.4).
What color is DMC 730?
DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark is a medium, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #827b30, RGB 130, 123, 48, L* 50.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 730?
Inside DMC, DMC 731 Olive Green Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.1). From other brands, Anchor 844 (ΔE 1.8) or Madeira 1606 (ΔE 2.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 580 and DMC 829 models at ΔE 1.9.
What is DMC 730 in Perler beads?
Perler Olive (#696e31) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 8.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 730?
Madeira 1606 Khaki Green Medium at ΔE 2.2 (very close), then Madeira 1613 at ΔE 6.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 830 Golden Olive Dark ΔE 8.3
DMC 730 in other brands
- Madeira 1606 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 2.2
- Perler Olive ΔE 7.7
- Hama 84 Olive Green ΔE 8.2
- Artkal S S117 Sage Green ΔE 5.1
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 17.9