Color Explorer
DMC Color Chart
Browse and search every DMC Mouliné stranded embroidery floss color, create custom palettes, and find perfect substitutes for your stitching projects.
If you love cross stitch, you already know how important the right colors are, and that is exactly why our free DMC color chart was created. Instead of squinting at tiny printed charts or digging through your stash to compare skeins, you can browse every DMC thread color in one searchable, easy-to-use place.
Whether you are matching a pattern or planning a brand-new design, finding the perfect DMC color is fast and stress-free.
DMC Floss Color Chart
With this interactive DMC color chart, you can search by DMC floss number or name and instantly pull up details on the exact shade you need. Click on any thread color to see full details, including its official number and name.
Ran out of a color mid-project or do not have a color your pattern calls for? No problem. One of the most useful features of our free DMC color chart is the built-in color substitute tool. Click on any DMC floss to see a list of the best color matches.
You can even generate custom color palettes based on a single DMC color. This makes designing your own cross stitch patterns much easier and more fun.
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Image to Pattern
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Pattern Designer
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Anchor Color Chart
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Calculate finished dimensions and fabric requirements from stitch counts.
Floss Palette Generator
Transform your favorite photos into inspiring embroidery floss palettes ready for your next stitching project.