DMC Floss Color Chart — All 454 Colors by Number
Every DMC floss color on one page. Search this DMC floss color chart by thread number or shade name, filter by color family, and copy the hex code you need — then turn the palette into a stitched pattern with our free cross stitch pattern maker.
DMC colors by family
Every shade in the chart, grouped the way stitchers pick them: warm reds through cool blues, plus the neutrals that hold a pattern together.
Click any swatch to copy its hex code
How to use this DMC floss color chart
A few field notes that save hours of unpicking, whether you are matching a single shade or building a palette from scratch.
Buy by the number, not the swatch
The hex code is only a screen approximation — the DMC number is the real identity of the thread, and it is what craft stores stock. Shortlist shades here, then confirm against a real skein before you buy.
Skin tones cluster in two runs
Most portraits work with a short ramp: 712 and 739 for highlights, 3713, 3712 and 356 for midtones, then 3778, 301 and 3371 for shadows. Stitch adjacent numbers in a mix to smooth the transitions.
Foliage greens live at 3345–3348
The hunter and yellow greens between 3345 and 3348 cover most leaves and stems, with 895 and 890 dropping shadows into depth. Add one pistachio for new spring growth.
Three whites, three jobs
B5200 is the brightest, coolest white, White is the neutral pure white, and Ecru leans warm cream. Pick one per project — mixing whites inside a single area is visible from across the room.
Why some DMC charts claim more colors
The number you see advertised depends on which DMC lines a shop counts. This page charts the 454 solid Mouliné Spécial cottons — the palette every pattern maker, including ours, draws from.
| DMC line | Colors | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Mouliné Spécial 117 | 454 | The classic 6-strand cotton floss — the chart on this page |
| Color Variations | 36 | Watercolor multi-tone threads that shift along the stitch |
| Satin | 60 | Glossy floss for needlepoint and accents |
| Light Effects | 36 | Metallics, pearls and glow-in-the-dark specialty threads |
| Étoile | 35 | Cotton with a metallic sparkle fleck |
Line sizes shift as DMC adds and retires shades; counts above are the commonly published figures.
DMC floss color chart FAQ
How many colors are in the DMC floss color chart?
The core line, DMC Mouliné Spécial, includes 454 solid colors — every one of them shown above. DMC's wider catalog adds specialty lines such as Color Variations, Satin, Light Effects and Étoile, which is why some retailers advertise 500 or more colors.
Are the hex codes exact matches for real thread?
No. Each hex value is a screen approximation sampled from scanned thread cards, and every monitor renders it slightly differently. Use this chart to shortlist DMC numbers, then confirm the final choice against a real skein or a physical color card before you buy.
What is the difference between B5200, White, and Ecru?
All three are neutrals tuned for different jobs: B5200 is the brightest and coolest white, White is the softer pure white, and Ecru is a warm cream that reads slightly yellow next to both. Choose one per project and use it consistently.
Can I print this DMC floss color chart?
Yes. Filter to a family and use your browser's print dialog for a paper copy of just the shades you need. When you make a pattern with the free cross stitch pattern maker, each PDF export also includes the exact DMC list your pattern uses.
Which DMC numbers work best for skin tones?
Most portraits succeed with a small ramp: 712 and 739 for highlights, 3713, 3712 and 356 for midtones, and 3778, 301 and 3371 for shadows. Five or six numbers blended across the face beat a dozen flat blocks every time.
How do I turn a photo into a pattern with these colors?
Open the free cross stitch pattern maker, drop in a photo, and it maps every pixel to the nearest DMC floss color from this chart automatically — then exports a symbol chart, a floss list, and a skein estimate.
Turn any photo into a DMC pattern
The free pattern maker maps every pixel to its nearest DMC floss color from this chart, smooths confetti stitches, and exports a print-ready PDF — no account needed.
Screen colors vary by monitor — for exact matching, compare against real skeins. StitchCraft is not affiliated with or endorsed by DMC.