DMC 581 Moss Green
DMC 581 Moss Green is a light, vivid yellow with the screen hex #a7ae38. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light at ΔE 6.3 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1308 Yellow Green at ΔE 3.7 (close).
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DMC 581 Moss Green
#a7ae38 · RGB 167, 174, 56
Closest to DMC 581 in other brands
- Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Madeira 1308 Yellow Green ΔE 3.7 close
- Perler Prickly Pear ΔE 7.3 similar
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 9.7 similar
- Artkal S S70 Drark Algae ΔE 2.5 very close
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 7.1 similar
DMC 581 color values
| Code | 581 |
|---|---|
| Name | Moss Green |
| Hex (screen) | #a7ae38 |
| RGB | 167, 174, 56 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.6, a* -17.5, b* 57.0 |
| HSL | 64°, 51 %, 45 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 32 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.6) |
| DMC color card | row 12-07 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light, ΔE 6.3 |
DMC 581 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 581: the best is Madeira 1308 at ΔE 3.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 255 | Parrot Green Medium Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 279 | Olive Green Medium Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 265 | Avocado Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1308 | Yellow Green | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1410 | Forest Green Light | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1409 | Forest Green Very Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Prickly Pear | code 80-19097 | 7.3 | similar |
| Perler | Slime | code 80-15259 | 7.7 | similar |
| Hama | 104 | Lime | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 43 | Pastel Yellow | 14.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S70 | Drark Algae | 2.5 | very close |
| Artkal S | S21 | Pastel Green | 7.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N30 | Kiwi | 7.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 16.9 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 581
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 581; the nearest, DMC 733 Olive Green Medium, sits at ΔE 4.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 733 | Olive Green Medium | #bcb34c | 4.9 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 470 | Avocado Green Light | #94ab4f | 6.2 | a little darker and more muted |
| 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | #a6a75d | 6.3 | a little darker and more muted |
| 166 | Moss Green Medium Light | #c0c840 | 7.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 16 | Chartreuse Light | #c9c258 | 7.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 906 | Parrot Green Medium | #7fb335 | 9.3 | more saturated |
| 734 | Olive Green Light | #c7c077 | 9.4 | lighter and more muted |
| 471 | Avocado Green Very Light | #aebf79 | 9.7 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 581: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC yellow family, L* from 78 to 57.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 166 | Moss Green Medium Light | 77.8 |
| 3 lighter | 16 | Chartreuse Light | 77.1 |
| 2 lighter | 734 | Olive Green Light | 76.8 |
| 1 lighter | 733 | Olive Green Medium | 71.9 |
| this color | 581 | Moss Green | 68.6 |
| 1 darker | 3012 | Khaki Green Medium | 66.9 |
| 2 darker | 732 | Olive Green | 57.4 |
| 3 darker | 731 | Olive Green Dark | 57.0 |
| 4 darker | 580 | Moss Green Dark | 56.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 581
One strand each of DMC 166 and DMC 580 models at ΔE 0.2, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 733, ΔE 4.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 581 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light + 1 × DMC 580 Moss Green Dark | #a7ae3a | 0.2 |
| 1 × DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light + 1 × DMC 731 Olive Green Dark | #abad3c | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 166 Moss Green Medium Light + 1 × DMC 732 Olive Green | #acad3b | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 581
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a7ae38; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 581
Substituting DMC 581 takes care: Anchor 255 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 6.3), and Madeira 1308 is a little lighter (ΔE 3.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 581 is number 32 of 44 in the DMC yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 733 Olive Green Medium and down to DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 581 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Prickly Pear (ΔE 7.3), Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 9.7) and Artkal S S70 Drark Algae (ΔE 2.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 581?
Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 581 Moss Green (ΔE 6.3, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 279 (ΔE 6.6) and Anchor 265 (ΔE 7.3).
What color is DMC 581?
DMC 581 Moss Green is a light, vivid yellow in the yellow family: hex #a7ae38, RGB 167, 174, 56, L* 68.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 581?
Inside DMC, DMC 733 Olive Green Medium is nearest (ΔE 4.9). From other brands, Anchor 255 (ΔE 6.3) or Madeira 1308 (ΔE 3.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 166 and DMC 580 models at ΔE 0.2.
What is DMC 581 in Perler beads?
Perler Prickly Pear (#bbc938) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 104 Lime (ΔE 9.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 581?
Madeira 1308 Yellow Green at ΔE 3.7 (close), then Madeira 1410 at ΔE 4.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 733 Olive Green Medium ΔE 4.9
- DMC 470 Avocado Green Light ΔE 6.2
- DMC 3012 Khaki Green Medium ΔE 6.3
- DMC 734 Olive Green Light ΔE 9.4
- DMC 471 Avocado Green Very Light ΔE 9.7
DMC 581 in other brands
- Anchor 255 Parrot Green Medium Light ΔE 6.3
- Madeira 1308 Yellow Green ΔE 3.7
- Perler Prickly Pear ΔE 7.3
- Hama 104 Lime ΔE 9.7
- Artkal S S70 Drark Algae ΔE 2.5
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi ΔE 7.1