What color is DMC 734?

DMC 734 is Light Olive Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C7C077 (RGB 199, 192, 119), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 734?

Anchor 279 is the closest published match for DMC 734. 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 734?

DMC 734 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Olive Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 732 Olive Green.

Can I get DMC 734 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 734 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

734

DMC 734 Light Olive Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 734.

Code734

NameLight Olive Green

Hex#C7C077

RGB199, 192, 119

HSL55°, 42%, 62%

CIELAB76.8, -8.1, 37.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 734 is Anchor 279. 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 734 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 734

Color-wheel combinations that start from 734, 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.

734Light Olive GreenThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Analogous

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

422Light Hazelnut Brown
734Light Olive GreenThis color
907Light Parrot Green

Triadic

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

734Light Olive GreenThis color
993Very Light Aquamarine
553Violet

Split complementary

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

734Light Olive GreenThis color
334Medium Baby Blue
553Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 734?: DMC 734 is Light Olive Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C7C077 (RGB 199, 192, 119), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 734?: Anchor 279 is the closest published match for DMC 734. 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 734?: DMC 734 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Olive Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 732 Olive Green.
Can I get DMC 734 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 734 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 734

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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