What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 731?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 281 or 924 for DMC 731 Olive Green Dk. By color, the closest Anchor is 281 (76% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Greens
DMC 731 Olive Green Dk
- Anchor equivalent
- 281 or 924
- Closest DMC substitute
- 732 99%
Out of DMC 731 Olive Green Dk, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #938B37
- RGB
- 147, 139, 55
- Family
- Greens
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 731
The DMC colors closest to DMC 731 Olive Green Dk, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 732Olive Green99% · Identical
- 580Moss Green Dk88% · Great
- 730Olive Green V Dk83% · Closest
- 3011Khaki Green Dk80% · Closest
- 831Golden Olive Md77% · Closest
- 3012Khaki Green Md76% · Closest
DMC 731 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 345 or 295; Paternayan 651 or 650. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC greens, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 731 Olive Green Dk.
Stitching with DMC 731
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 731?
The closest other DMC colors are 732 Olive Green (99%), 580 Moss Green Dk (88%), 730 Olive Green V Dk (83%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 731 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.