Whether you are selecting threads for a new design or trying to find a substitute for a missing color, having the right tools is essential. On this page, you will find our complete collection of free online embroidery floss color charts (brand palettes), as well as accurate thread conversion tables for the most popular brands like DMC, Gamma, Anchor, Madeira, and more. View them online or download them to your device for free!
🎨 Embroidery Floss Color Charts (Brand Palettes)
Are you designing your own pattern or trying to match a specific shade visually? A complete color chart is your best friend. It allows you to see the entire spectrum of colors offered by a specific brand.
Select a brand below to view its full color palette online or download the chart for free:
- DMC Floss Color Chart
- Gamma Floss Color Chart
- Anchor Floss Color Chart
- Madeira Floss Color Chart & DMC to Madeira Conversion Table
- Dimensions Floss Color Chart & Dimensions to DMC / Anchor Conversion
- Ariadna Floss Color Chart & Old-to-New Number Conversion Table
- Bestex Floss Color Chart & Thread Conversion Table
- Cosmo Floss Color Chart & Cosmo to DMC Conversion Table
- Dome Floss Color Chart & DOME to DMC / Anchor Conversion Table
- Candamar Floss Color Chart & DMC Conversion Table
- Coming soon: Eva Rosenstand, Kirov PNK, Riolis, Finca, Kreinik, Olympus, Paternayan, Puppets, Rose, Venus
🔄 Embroidery Floss Conversion Charts
Have a pattern that calls for DMC, but your stash is full of Gamma or Anchor? Do not let a mismatch stop your creativity. Our accurate conversion charts help you translate colors between brands flawlessly.
Choose the conversion direction you need:
Gamma ⇄ DMC ⇄ Anchor ⇄ Madeira Conversion Chart
Convert colors across the four most popular embroidery threads. This tool includes standard floss colors, variegated (melange), and metallic shades. Sort by color number or color family to easily find exact matches.
DMC to Gamma Conversion Chart (and vice versa)
A highly detailed chart created using actual “live” threads. If shades differ slightly, we provide specific notes (e.g., “darker”, “greener”) so you know exactly what to expect.
Why Do You Need a Color Chart?
What is a Color Chart? Simply put, a thread color chart (often called a shade card) is a reference guide containing samples of all existing threads from a specific brand. These charts come in two types: “live” charts with actual physical thread samples, and printed charts featuring colors printed with maximum accuracy. While printed charts are more affordable, no printing can truly replicate the experience of seeing the actual threads in real life.
Color charts are absolutely essential for all needleworkers: cross-stitchers, surface embroidery enthusiasts, freehand artists, and pattern designers alike. Let’s go over the main advantages:
- Selecting threads from scratch: A well-organized chart structure helps you select the perfect shades with ease.
- Designing original patterns: If you are a cross-stitch pattern designer, a physical color chart is an indispensable tool for accurate digitizing.
- Matching leftover threads: If you run out of threads from a kit or receive unlabelled leftovers, you can easily find exact brand matches.
- Buying threads online: Monitor color reproduction is very often far from reality. Checking a physical color chart prevents unpleasant surprises when your online order arrives.
- Pure inspiration 🙂 The aesthetic pleasure of looking at a perfectly organized color chart is so great that it would be wrong not to mention it!
💡 Bookmark this hub! We regularly update our charts and add new brands to ensure you always have the most accurate tools for your handmade masterpieces.