What color is DMC 580?

DMC 580 is Dark Moss Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #888D33 (RGB 136, 141, 51), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 580?

Anchor 281 is the closest published match for DMC 580, and some conversion charts list Anchor 924 or Anchor 817 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 580?

DMC 580 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Moss Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 581 Moss Green.

Can I get DMC 580 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 580 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 580 Dark Moss Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 580.

Code580

NameDark Moss Green

Hex#888D33

RGB136, 141, 51

HSL63°, 47%, 38%

CIELAB56.6, -14.2, 45.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 580 is Anchor 281 (some charts list 924 or 817). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Moss Green shades

All 5 DMC Moss Green shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 580 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 580

Color-wheel combinations that start from 580, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

580Dark Moss GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

420Dark Hazelnut Brown
580Dark Moss GreenThis color
905Dark Parrot Green

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

580Dark Moss GreenThis color
3810Dark Turquoise
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

580Dark Moss GreenThis color
312Very Dark Baby Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 580?: DMC 580 is Dark Moss Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #888D33 (RGB 136, 141, 51), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 580?: Anchor 281 is the closest published match for DMC 580, and some conversion charts list Anchor 924 or Anchor 817 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 580?: DMC 580 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Moss Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 581 Moss Green.
Can I get DMC 580 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 580 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 580

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