Complete DMC Color Chart
This DMC color chart is a searchable embroidery floss reference for cross stitch. Find DMC thread numbers, names, color families, and hex codes, then use the chart to plan palettes, check colors, or prepare a photo-to-pattern conversion with real DMC threads.
Quick Answer
A DMC Color Chart Is Most Useful When You Need Faster Palette Decisions Before You Start Stitching
Use this chart as a practical reference when choosing floss, checking thread numbers, or simplifying a project palette. It also helps photo-to-pattern projects because DMC choices affect realism, cost, and stitchability.
Best For
- - stitchers matching or checking specific DMC numbers
- - people planning palettes before converting a photo
- - users who want a quick searchable reference instead of a PDF chart book
Not Ideal For
- - people looking for Anchor-only thread references
- - users who need live substitution advice for every brand
- - projects that can be decided from generic color names alone
Popular DMC Color Pages
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DMC 310
Black
DMC White
White
DMC 321
Red
DMC 666
Bright Red
DMC 498
Dark Red
DMC 815
Medium Garnet
DMC 699
Green
DMC 700
Bright Green
DMC 703
Chartreuse
DMC 909
Very Dark Emerald Green
DMC 796
Dark Royal Blue
DMC 797
Royal Blue
DMC 820
Very Dark Royal Blue
DMC 336
Navy Blue
DMC 550
Very Dark Violet
DMC 553
Violet
DMC 718
Plum
DMC 3607
Light Plum
DMC 740
Tangerine
DMC 741
Medium Tangerine
DMC 972
Deep Canary
DMC 307
Lemon
DMC 434
Light Brown
DMC 898
Very Dark Coffee Brown
Showing 389 of 389 colors
Reds
30304
Medium Red
321
Red
347
Very Dark Salmon
349
Dark Coral
350
Medium Coral
351
Coral
352
Light Coral
353
Peach
498
Dark Red
666
Bright Red
760
Salmon
761
Light Salmon
814
Dark Garnet
815
Medium Garnet
816
Garnet
817
Very Dark Coral Red
891
Dark Carnation
892
Medium Carnation
893
Light Carnation
894
Very Light Carnation
900
Dark Burnt Orange
902
Very Dark Garnet
3328
Dark Salmon
3705
Dark Melon
3706
Medium Melon
3708
Light Melon
3801
Very Dark Melon
3831
Dark Raspberry
3832
Medium Raspberry
3833
Light Raspberry
Oranges
30720
Dark Orange Spice
721
Medium Orange Spice
722
Light Orange Spice
740
Tangerine
741
Medium Tangerine
742
Light Tangerine
743
Medium Yellow
744
Pale Yellow
745
Light Pale Yellow
746
Off White
918
Dark Red Copper
919
Red Copper
920
Medium Copper
921
Copper
922
Light Copper
946
Medium Burnt Orange
947
Burnt Orange
951
Light Tawny
970
Light Pumpkin
971
Pumpkin
976
Medium Golden Brown
977
Light Golden Brown
3340
Medium Apricot
3341
Apricot
3824
Light Apricot
3825
Pale Pumpkin
3853
Dark Autumn Gold
3854
Medium Autumn Gold
3855
Light Autumn Gold
3856
Ultra Very Light Mahogany
Yellows
24307
Lemon
444
Dark Lemon
445
Light Lemon
676
Light Old Gold
677
Very Light Old Gold
680
Dark Old Gold
725
Topaz
726
Light Topaz
727
Very Light Topaz
728
Golden Yellow
729
Medium Old Gold
783
Medium Topaz
972
Deep Canary
973
Bright Canary
3045
Dark Yellow Beige
3046
Medium Yellow Beige
3047
Light Yellow Beige
3078
Very Light Golden Yellow
3820
Dark Straw
3821
Straw
3822
Light Straw
3823
Ultra Pale Yellow
3827
Pale Golden Brown
3852
Very Dark Straw
Greens
75319
Very Dark Pistachio Green
320
Medium Pistachio Green
367
Dark Pistachio Green
368
Light Pistachio Green
369
Very Light Pistachio Green
470
Light Avocado Green
471
Very Light Avocado Green
472
Ultra Light Avocado Green
500
Very Dark Blue Green
501
Dark Blue Green
502
Blue Green
503
Medium Blue Green
504
Very Light Blue Green
505
Jade Green
562
Medium Jade
563
Light Jade
564
Very Light Jade
580
Dark Moss Green
581
Moss Green
699
Green
700
Bright Green
701
Light Green
702
Kelly Green
703
Chartreuse
704
Bright Chartreuse
730
Very Dark Olive Green
731
Dark Olive Green
732
Olive Green
733
Medium Olive Green
734
Light Olive Green
772
Very Light Yellow Green
890
Ultra Dark Pistachio Green
895
Very Dark Hunter Green
904
Very Dark Parrot Green
905
Dark Parrot Green
906
Medium Parrot Green
907
Light Parrot Green
909
Very Dark Emerald Green
910
Dark Emerald Green
911
Medium Emerald Green
912
Light Emerald Green
913
Medium Nile Green
943
Medium Aquamarine
954
Nile Green
955
Light Nile Green
956
Geranium
966
Medium Baby Green
986
Very Dark Forest Green
987
Dark Forest Green
988
Medium Forest Green
989
Forest Green
991
Dark Aquamarine
992
Light Aquamarine
993
Very Light Aquamarine
3012
Medium Khaki Green
3013
Light Khaki Green
3051
Dark Green Gray
3052
Medium Green Gray
3053
Green Gray
3345
Dark Hunter Green
3346
Hunter Green
3347
Medium Hunter Green
3348
Light Yellow Green
3362
Dark Pine Green
3363
Medium Pine Green
3364
Pine Green
3815
Dark Celadon Green
3816
Celadon Green
3817
Light Celadon Green
3818
Ultra Very Dark Emerald Green
3819
Light Moss Green
3848
Medium Teal Green
3849
Light Teal Green
3850
Dark Bright Green
3851
Light Bright Green
Blues
67155
Medium Dark Blue Violet
156
Medium Light Blue Violet
157
Very Light Cornflower Blue
158
Medium Very Dark Cornflower Blue
159
Light Gray Blue
160
Medium Gray Blue
161
Gray Blue
162
Ultra Very Light Blue
311
Medium Navy Blue
312
Very Dark Baby Blue
322
Dark Baby Blue
334
Medium Baby Blue
336
Navy Blue
340
Medium Blue Violet
341
Light Blue Violet
517
Dark Wedgwood
518
Light Wedgwood
519
Sky Blue
597
Turquoise
598
Light Turquoise
775
Very Light Baby Blue
791
Very Dark Cornflower Blue
792
Dark Cornflower Blue
793
Medium Cornflower Blue
794
Light Cornflower Blue
796
Dark Royal Blue
797
Royal Blue
798
Dark Delft Blue
799
Medium Delft Blue
800
Pale Delft Blue
803
Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue
806
Dark Peacock Blue
807
Peacock Blue
809
Delft Blue
813
Light Blue
820
Very Dark Royal Blue
824
Very Dark Blue
825
Dark Blue
826
Medium Blue
827
Very Light Blue
828
Ultra Very Light Blue 828
930
Dark Antique Blue
931
Medium Antique Blue
932
Light Antique Blue
939
Very Dark Navy Blue
995
Dark Electric Blue
996
Medium Electric Blue
3325
Light Baby Blue
3755
Baby Blue
3756
Ultra Very Light Baby Blue
3760
Medium Wedgwood
3761
Light Sky Blue
3765
Very Dark Peacock Blue
3766
Light Peacock Blue
3807
Cornflower Blue
3808
Ultra Very Dark Turquoise
3809
Very Dark Turquoise
3810
Dark Turquoise
3811
Very Light Turquoise
3838
Dark Lavender Blue
3839
Medium Lavender Blue
3840
Light Lavender Blue
3842
Dark Wedgwood Blue
3843
Electric Blue
3844
Dark Bright Turquoise
3845
Medium Bright Turquoise
3846
Light Bright Turquoise
Purples
19208
Very Dark Lavender
209
Dark Lavender
210
Medium Lavender
211
Light Lavender
327
Dark Violet
333
Very Dark Blue Violet
340
Medium Blue Violet 340
550
Very Dark Violet
552
Medium Violet
553
Violet
554
Light Violet
718
Plum
791
Very Dark Cornflower Blue 791
3746
Dark Blue Violet
3747
Very Light Blue Violet
3834
Dark Grape
3835
Medium Grape
3836
Light Grape
3837
Ultra Dark Lavender
Pinks
46150
Ultra Very Dark Dusty Rose
151
Very Light Dusty Rose
152
Medium Light Shell Pink
153
Very Light Violet
154
Very Dark Grape
223
Light Shell Pink
224
Very Light Shell Pink
225
Ultra Very Light Shell Pink
309
Dark Rose
316
Medium Antique Mauve
326
Very Dark Rose
335
Rose
601
Dark Cranberry
602
Medium Cranberry
603
Cranberry
604
Light Cranberry
605
Very Light Cranberry
718
Plum 718
776
Medium Pink
778
Very Light Antique Mauve
818
Baby Pink
819
Light Baby Pink
899
Medium Rose
915
Dark Plum
917
Medium Plum
956
Geranium 956
957
Pale Geranium
961
Dark Dusty Rose
962
Medium Dusty Rose
963
Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose
3326
Light Rose
3350
Ultra Dark Dusty Rose
3354
Light Dusty Rose
3607
Light Plum
3608
Very Light Plum
3609
Ultra Light Plum
3685
Very Dark Mauve
3687
Mauve
3688
Medium Mauve
3689
Light Mauve
3716
Very Light Dusty Rose 3716
3731
Very Dark Dusty Rose
3733
Dusty Rose
3804
Dark Cyclamen Pink
3805
Cyclamen Pink
3806
Light Cyclamen Pink
Browns
67300
Very Dark Mahogany
301
Medium Mahogany
400
Dark Mahogany
402
Very Light Mahogany
407
Dark Desert Sand
420
Dark Hazelnut Brown
422
Light Hazelnut Brown
433
Medium Brown
434
Light Brown
435
Very Light Brown
436
Tan
437
Light Tan
632
Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand
640
Very Dark Beige Gray
642
Dark Beige Gray
644
Medium Beige Gray
645
Very Dark Beaver Gray
646
Dark Beaver Gray
647
Medium Beaver Gray
648
Light Beaver Gray
780
Ultra Very Dark Topaz
781
Very Dark Topaz
782
Dark Topaz
801
Dark Coffee Brown
829
Very Dark Golden Olive
830
Dark Golden Olive
831
Medium Golden Olive
832
Golden Olive
833
Light Golden Olive
834
Very Light Golden Olive
838
Very Dark Beige Brown
839
Dark Beige Brown
840
Medium Beige Brown
841
Light Beige Brown
842
Very Light Beige Brown
869
Very Dark Hazelnut Brown
898
Very Dark Coffee Brown
934
Black Avocado Green
935
Dark Avocado Green
936
Very Dark Avocado Green
937
Medium Avocado Green
938
Ultra Dark Coffee Brown
975
Dark Golden Brown
3011
Dark Khaki Green
3021
Very Dark Brown Gray
3022
Medium Brown Gray
3023
Light Brown Gray
3024
Very Light Brown Gray
3031
Very Dark Mocha Brown
3032
Medium Mocha Brown
3033
Very Light Mocha Brown
3371
Black Brown
3781
Dark Mocha Brown
3782
Light Mocha Brown
3787
Dark Brown Gray
3790
Ultra Dark Beige Gray
3826
Golden Brown
3828
Hazelnut Brown
3829
Very Dark Old Gold
3857
Dark Rosewood
3858
Medium Rosewood
3859
Light Rosewood
3860
Cocoa
3861
Light Cocoa
3862
Dark Mocha Beige
3863
Medium Mocha Beige
3864
Light Mocha Beige
Grays
15Whites & Neutrals
16
Use these DMC colors in your own patterns with StitchCraft
What Is the DMC Color Chart Used For?
DMC is the world's most trusted embroidery floss brand, with a color library spanning nearly 500 shades. Each DMC thread color has a unique number, making it easy to match colors across patterns and projects. Whether you're working from a purchased pattern or creating your own, DMC thread colors are the standard reference for cross stitch.
With StitchCraft, DMC color matching is built right into the app. When you convert a photo to a cross stitch pattern, the app automatically maps each pixel to the closest DMC thread color. You can also browse and pick colors manually in the pattern maker, building custom palettes for your designs.
This color chart displays all available DMC floss colors with their hex values, organized by color family. Use it as a quick reference when planning your next project, or download the StitchCraft app to work with DMC colors directly on your iPhone or iPad. For project inspiration with suggested DMC palettes, browse our cross stitch pattern ideas.
If you are trying to simplify a palette rather than browse one, start with how many colors a cross stitch pattern should use. If you are comparing floss systems, continue to DMC vs Anchor.
DMC Color Guides
Helpful guides for choosing color counts, understanding DMC palettes, and simplifying thread decisions before you start stitching.
Guide
How Many Colors Should a Cross Stitch Pattern Use?
See how 8, 15, 25, and 40-color patterns affect realism, confetti, cost, and stitchability before you convert a photo.
Guide
DMC Thread Colors for Cross Stitch
A guide to DMC embroidery thread colors, how color matching works, and tips for managing your thread collection.
Guide
DMC Thread Substitution Guide for Cross Stitch
When you cannot find a specific DMC color, thread substitution is the answer. Here is how to substitute confidently.
Comparison
DMC vs Anchor Thread: Which is Better for Cross Stitch?
A comprehensive comparison of DMC and Anchor embroidery threads covering color range, quality, availability, and price to help you pick the right brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DMC color chart?
A DMC color chart is a reference list of DMC embroidery floss colors, including thread numbers, color names, and visual swatches. Stitchers use it to identify thread colors, plan palettes, check substitutions, and match chart symbols to real floss.
Can I search by DMC thread number or color name?
Yes. This chart lets you search by DMC number, color name, color family, or hex value. That makes it useful when you know a thread code such as DMC 310, or when you only know the color family you want.
How many DMC colors are in this chart?
This chart includes 389 DMC embroidery floss colors used for cross stitch and embroidery. The searchable list is designed as a practical planning reference before you buy thread or generate a pattern.
How does DMC color matching work in a photo pattern maker?
A photo pattern maker samples colors from your image and matches them to the closest available DMC thread colors. StitchCraft uses this process when converting a photo into a cross stitch pattern, then lets you reduce or edit the palette before stitching.
Can I use hex codes to find the closest DMC color?
The chart includes hex values for visual reference, which helps when comparing digital colors to thread. For actual pattern creation, use the app conversion workflow so the final palette is matched to real DMC floss rather than screen colors alone.
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