RGB to DMC Color Converter
Enter RGB or hex to find the closest DMC embroidery floss with perceptual matching and Anchor equivalents.
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DMC & Embroidery Floss Color Tools
Free tools for cross-stitch and embroidery: convert RGB or hex to DMC embroidery floss and thread numbers, browse the full color chart, and find Anchor equivalents — ranked by how similar colors look, not just RGB numbers.
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Which tool should I use?
| Your situation | Recommended tool |
|---|---|
| I have an RGB or hex color and need the DMC thread number | RGB to DMC Color Converter |
| I know a DMC code and want its RGB, hex, or Anchor equivalent | DMC Embroidery Floss Color Chart |
| My shop only stocks Anchor thread | DMC to Anchor Conversion |
| A DMC color in my pattern is out of stock | RGB to DMC Color Converter |
Embroidery color tools
DMC Embroidery Floss Color Chart
Browse all standard DMC embroidery floss and thread colors by number with RGB, hex, and Anchor cross-references.
Open tool →DMC to Anchor Conversion
Convert DMC thread numbers to closest Anchor equivalents for cross-stitch substitutions.
Open tool →Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert RGB to DMC embroidery floss?
- Use the RGB to DMC Color Converter. Enter red, green, and blue values (0–255), a hex code, or pick a color visually. The tool ranks all DMC threads by perceptual similarity and shows RGB values for each match so you can compare.
- How many DMC colors are in the standard range?
- This chart includes 456 standard DMC six-strand floss colors with approximate RGB and hex values. Specialty lines (metallic, variegated) are not included.
- Are DMC to Anchor conversions exact?
- No. DMC and Anchor use different dyes and numbering. Conversion charts list the closest community-verified match. Compare physical threads under daylight before substituting in large projects.