What color is DMC 831?

DMC 831 is Medium Golden Olive, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AA8F56 (RGB 170, 143, 86), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 831?

Anchor 277 is the closest published match for DMC 831. 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 831?

Among DMC's 6 Golden Olive shades, the next lighter one is DMC 832 Golden Olive and the next darker one is DMC 830 Dark Golden Olive.

Can I get DMC 831 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 831 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

831

DMC 831 Medium Golden Olive

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 831.

Code831

NameMedium Golden Olive

Hex#AA8F56

RGB170, 143, 86

HSL41°, 33%, 50%

CIELAB60.7, 2.6, 34.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 831 is Anchor 277. 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 Golden Olive shades

All 6 DMC Golden Olive 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 831 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 831

Color-wheel combinations that start from 831, 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.

831Medium Golden OliveThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Analogous

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

3722Medium Shell Pink
831Medium Golden OliveThis color
470Light Avocado Green

Triadic

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

831Medium Golden OliveThis color
3851Light Bright Green
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

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

831Medium Golden OliveThis color
597Turquoise
797Royal Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 831?: DMC 831 is Medium Golden Olive, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AA8F56 (RGB 170, 143, 86), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 831?: Anchor 277 is the closest published match for DMC 831. 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 831?: Among DMC's 6 Golden Olive shades, the next lighter one is DMC 832 Golden Olive and the next darker one is DMC 830 Dark Golden Olive.
Can I get DMC 831 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 831 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 831

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