What color is DMC 581?

DMC 581 is Moss Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A7AE38 (RGB 167, 174, 56), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 581?

Anchor 280 is the closest published match for DMC 581, and some conversion charts list Anchor 281 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 581?

Among DMC's 5 Moss Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 166 Medium Light Moss Green and the next darker one is DMC 580 Dark Moss Green.

Can I get DMC 581 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 581 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

581

DMC 581 Moss Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 581.

Code581

NameMoss Green

Hex#A7AE38

RGB167, 174, 56

HSL64°, 51%, 45%

CIELAB68.6, -17.5, 57.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 581 is Anchor 280 (some charts list 281). 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 581 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 581

Color-wheel combinations that start from 581, 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.

581Moss GreenThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

581Moss GreenThis color
798Dark Delft Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 581?: DMC 581 is Moss Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A7AE38 (RGB 167, 174, 56), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 581?: Anchor 280 is the closest published match for DMC 581, and some conversion charts list Anchor 281 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 581?: Among DMC's 5 Moss Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 166 Medium Light Moss Green and the next darker one is DMC 580 Dark Moss Green.
Can I get DMC 581 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 581 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 581

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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