DMC color chart
Every one of the 454 DMC stranded cotton colours with its number and name. Search, sort by colour, and click any shade to see its closest substitutes.
All 454 colours
How DMC numbers work
DMC numbers are names, not a colour order: 310 is black, 321 is red and 3865 is a winter white. Shades of one colour are often close together, like 3325, 322 and 312 running from light to very dark baby blue, but not always. Sort the chart by colour to see families side by side.
- Cross stitch: patterns list DMC numbers in the thread key. Our cross stitch pattern maker uses only real DMC colours and counts the skeins you need.
- Diamond painting: drill bags use the same numbers. See the diamond painting pattern maker.
- Out of a colour? The DMC substitute chart lists the closest match for every colour.
- Friendship bracelets: the bracelet patterns use DMC floss too.
Questions
How many DMC floss colours are there?
This chart has the 454 long-standing colours of DMC stranded cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117), from 150 to 3866 plus White, B5200 and Ecru. DMC has added newer shades since 2017, which are not listed here yet.
What colour is DMC 310?
DMC 310 is black, the most used thread in cross stitch, for outlines and backstitch. The closest alternative is 3371, a very dark brown-black.
Is DMC White the same as B5200?
No. B5200 (Snow White) is DMC's brightest white. White, also called Blanc on older labels, is a softer white. Ecru is an off-white cream.
Are the colours on screen accurate?
They are close, but every screen shows colour a little differently and a printed chart even more so. For exact matching, check the real thread or a DMC colour card in daylight.
Can I use this chart for diamond painting?
Yes. Most diamond painting kits number their drills with DMC numbers, so the same chart shows what each drill colour looks like.
How do I find a substitute for a DMC colour?
Click any colour in the chart to see its 5 closest DMC colours, or use the DMC substitute chart to look up every colour at once.