What color is DMC 310?

Black. It is the most used DMC color, for outlines and dark details. DMC 3371 Black Brown is a softer alternative.

What is the difference between Blanc and B5200?

B5200 Snow White is a brighter, bluer white than Blanc. Blanc is the everyday white; B5200 is used for highlights and snow. Ecru is an off-white.

Why don’t the numbers follow the colors?

DMC added colors over many years, so 321 is red and 322 is blue. Sort the chart by color to see shades side by side.

How accurate are the colors on screen?

Close, but every screen shows color a little differently and thread has a sheen that a swatch can’t show. Check real skeins in daylight before buying a lot of one color.

A DMC color is sold out. What can I use instead?

Click the color in the chart and look at Similar DMC colors; the first one is the closest match.

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DMC Color Chart

All 489 DMC six-strand floss colors. Search by number or name, or find the closest DMC for any color.

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Click any color below to see its hex and RGB values and the DMC colors closest to it, for when a shade is out of stock.

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