How many DMC floss colors are there?

This chart lists 489 solid DMC six-strand embroidery floss colors, each with its number, name, hex value and closest Anchor conversion.

What is the hex code for a DMC color?

Every swatch shows an sRGB hex value so you can preview the floss on screen, and each color's own page adds its RGB values. These are approximations — on-screen color varies by display, so check a physical shade card before buying.

How do I find the DMC color closest to another color?

Open any color to see its perceptually nearest DMC shades (ranked by CIEDE2000 distance), or use the photo-to-pattern generator to match a whole image to the closest DMC floss automatically.

Are these the official DMC colors?

The numbers and names follow DMC's standard solid floss range, but this is an independent chart, not affiliated with DMC, and the on-screen hex values are approximations of the real thread.

DMC reference

DMC color chart

All 489 DMC embroidery floss colors — number, name, hex and Anchor conversion. Open any color for its nearest shades and pairings, or turn a photo into a pattern using the full palette.

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Frequently asked questions

How many DMC floss colors are there?: This chart lists 489 solid DMC six-strand embroidery floss colors, each with its number, name, hex value and closest Anchor conversion.
What is the hex code for a DMC color?: Every swatch shows an sRGB hex value so you can preview the floss on screen, and each color's own page adds its RGB values. These are approximations — on-screen color varies by display, so check a physical shade card before buying.
How do I find the DMC color closest to another color?: Open any color to see its perceptually nearest DMC shades (ranked by CIEDE2000 distance), or use the photo-to-pattern generator to match a whole image to the closest DMC floss automatically.
Are these the official DMC colors?: The numbers and names follow DMC's standard solid floss range, but this is an independent chart, not affiliated with DMC, and the on-screen hex values are approximations of the real thread.

Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.