What color is DMC 731?

DMC 731 is Dark Olive Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #938B37 (RGB 147, 139, 55), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 731?

Anchor 924 is the closest published match for DMC 731, 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 731?

Among DMC's 5 Olive Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 733 Medium Olive Green and the next darker one is DMC 730 Very Dark Olive Green.

Can I get DMC 731 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 731. The closest color on that chart is DMC 732 Olive Green.

DMC color chart

731

DMC 731 Dark Olive Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 731.

Code731

NameDark Olive Green

Hex#938B37

RGB147, 139, 55

HSL55°, 46%, 40%

CIELAB57.0, -8.0, 44.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 731 is Anchor 924 (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 Olive Green shades

All 5 DMC Olive 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 731 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 731

Color-wheel combinations that start from 731, 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.

731Dark Olive GreenThis color
796Dark Royal Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

731Dark Olive GreenThis color
3812Very Dark Sea Green
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

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

731Dark Olive GreenThis color
824Very Dark Blue
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 731?: DMC 731 is Dark Olive Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #938B37 (RGB 147, 139, 55), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 731?: Anchor 924 is the closest published match for DMC 731, 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 731?: Among DMC's 5 Olive Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 733 Medium Olive Green and the next darker one is DMC 730 Very Dark Olive Green.
Can I get DMC 731 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 731. The closest color on that chart is DMC 732 Olive Green.

Chart with 731

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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