DMC 734 Olive Green Light
DMC 734 Olive Green Light (#c7c077) is a light, rich yellow. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 842 Fern Green Light, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1409 Forest Green Very Light (ΔE 4.8, close).
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DMC 734 Olive Green Light
#c7c077 · RGB 199, 192, 119
Closest to DMC 734 in other brands
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1409 Forest Green Very Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Slime ΔE 5.7 close
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 11.7 loose
- Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige ΔE 2.2 very close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 4.0 close
DMC 734 color values
| Code | 734 |
|---|---|
| Name | Olive Green Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c7c077 |
| RGB | 199, 192, 119 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 76.8, a* -8.1, b* 37.6 |
| HSL | 55°, 42 %, 62 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 25 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 76.8) |
| DMC color card | row 12-09 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 842 Fern Green Light, ΔE 2.7 |
DMC 734 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 734: the best is Anchor 842 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 842 | Fern Green Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 278 | Olive Green Light | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 956 | Harvest Light | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1414 | Avocado Green Pale | 4.9 | close |
| Madeira | 1501 | Avocado Green Very Light | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Pastel Yellow | code 80-19056 | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 11.7 | loose |
| Hama | 104 | Lime | 12.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S108 | Seashell Beige | 2.2 | very close |
| Artkal S | S145 | Pale Yellow Moss | 4.7 | close |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 4.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 10.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 734
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 734; the nearest, DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3013 | Khaki Green Light | #b9b982 | 4.7 | a little darker and more muted |
| 16 | Chartreuse Light | #c9c258 | 5.1 | more saturated |
| 733 | Olive Green Medium | #bcb34c | 6.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 18 | Yellow Plum | #d9d56d | 6.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 372 | Mustard Light | #ccb784 | 6.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | #aebf79 | 6.9 | a little darker |
| 834 | Golden Olive Very Light | #dbbe7f | 7.4 | slightly more muted |
| 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | #a6a75d | 7.8 | darker |
Shading DMC 734: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC yellow family, L* from 84 to 67.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 18 | Yellow Plum | 83.7 |
| 3 lighter | 676 | Old Gold Light | 83.5 |
| 2 lighter | 834 | Golden Olive Very Light | 78.1 |
| 1 lighter | 166 | Moss Green Medium Light | 77.8 |
| this color | 734 | Olive Green Light | 76.8 |
| 1 darker | 733 | Olive Green Medium | 71.9 |
| 2 darker | 833 | Golden Olive Light | 71.2 |
| 3 darker | 581 | Moss Green | 68.6 |
| 4 darker | 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | 66.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 734
One strand each of DMC 676 and DMC 581 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3013, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 734 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 676 Old Gold Light + 1 × DMC 581 Moss Green | #c9bf74 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light + 1 × DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light | #c6bf7c | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3822 Straw Light + 1 × DMC 470 Avocado Green Light | #cdc57a | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 734
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c7c077; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 734
Anchor 842 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 734. It is a little darker and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 734 is number 25 of 44 in the DMC yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light and down to DMC 733 Olive Green Medium. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 734 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.2:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slime (ΔE 5.7), Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 11.7) and Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige (ΔE 2.2); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 734?
Anchor 842 Fern Green Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 734 Olive Green Light (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 278 (ΔE 4.9) and Anchor 956 (ΔE 5.8).
What color is DMC 734?
DMC 734 Olive Green Light is a light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #c7c077, RGB 199, 192, 119, L* 76.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 734?
Inside DMC, DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, Anchor 842 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1409 (ΔE 4.8). A 1+1 blend of DMC 676 and DMC 581 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 734 in Perler beads?
Perler Slime (#c8c85c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.7 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 11.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 734?
Madeira 1409 Forest Green Very Light at ΔE 4.8 (close), then Madeira 1414 at ΔE 4.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3013 Khaki Green Light ΔE 4.7
- DMC 733 Olive Green Medium ΔE 6.1
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 6.9
- DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light ΔE 7.4
- DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 7.8
DMC 734 in other brands
- Anchor 842 Fern Green Light ΔE 2.7
- Perler Slime ΔE 5.7
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 11.7
- Artkal S S108 Seashell Beige ΔE 2.2
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 4.0