DMC variegated floss color chart

DMC Color Variations · 60 shades by number · closest DMC match · free PDF and CSV

Code	Name	Hex
DMC Color Variations 4000	Espresso	#474241
DMC Color Variations 4010	Winter Sky	#c3b8b8
DMC Color Variations 4015	Stormy Skies	#c8c9cd
DMC Color Variations 4017	Polar ice	#cdd1d0
DMC Color Variations 4020	Tropical Waters	#9cafb5
DMC Color Variations 4022	Mediterranean Sea	#90abc0
DMC Color Variations 4025	Caribbean Bay	#697a85
DMC Color Variations 4030	Monets Garden	#7f9ea6
DMC Color Variations 4040	Water Lilies	#bcd6d4
DMC Color Variations 4042	Very Merry	#c6c6be
DMC Color Variations 4045	Evergreen Forest	#60665f
DMC Color Variations 4047	Peacock feathers	#9caca0
DMC Color Variations 4050	Roaming Pastures	#afc3a8
DMC Color Variations 4060	Weeping Willow	#c7c9ba
DMC Color Variations 4065	Morning Meadow	#89887e
DMC Color Variations 4066	Fresh Cut Grass	#a5a992
DMC Color Variations 4068	Camouflage	#aca490
DMC Color Variations 4069	Margarita	#99aa7f
DMC Color Variations 4070	Autumn leaves	#9f9576
DMC Color Variations 4072	Toasted Almond	#cac3af
DMC Color Variations 4073	Buttercup	#dcd2b6
DMC Color Variations 4075	Wheat Fields	#bba481
DMC Color Variations 4077	Morning Sunshine	#e7db9e
DMC Color Variations 4080	Daffodil Fields	#a7a590
DMC Color Variations 4090	Golden Oasis	#afa8a0
DMC Color Variations 4095	Cupcake	#e4d6c5
DMC Color Variations 4100	Summer Breeze	#e4d2c0
DMC Color Variations 4110	Sunrise	#c5b2b0
DMC Color Variations 4120	Tropical Sunset	#b38d87
DMC Color Variations 4122	Fall Harvest	#e1b9a9
DMC Color Variations 4124	Bonfire	#c47651
DMC Color Variations 4126	Desert Canyon	#be9d8a
DMC Color Variations 4128	Gold Coast	#ad775c
DMC Color Variations 4129	Peanut Brittle	#9b8b71
DMC Color Variations 4130	Chilean Sunset	#a87774
DMC Color Variations 4135	Terra Cotta	#886e6a
DMC Color Variations 4140	Driftwood	#ba9d9a
DMC Color Variations 4145	Sand Dune	#8c877f
DMC Color Variations 4150	Desert Sand	#b3afaa
DMC Color Variations 4160	Glistening Pearl	#c7c2be
DMC Color Variations 4170	Whispering Wind	#96878c
DMC Color Variations 4180	Rose Petals	#b19aa3
DMC Color Variations 4190	Ocean Coral	#c99ea5
DMC Color Variations 4200	Wild Fire	#e0a1a7
DMC Color Variations 4205	Caliente	#d6a2a7
DMC Color Variations 4210	Radiant Ruby	#a96e7a
DMC Color Variations 4211	Amour	#ad8595
DMC Color Variations 4212	Mixed Berries	#846b7c
DMC Color Variations 4214	Cotton Candy	#c6bfc8
DMC Color Variations 4215	Northern Lights	#b9b7c8
DMC Color Variations 4220	Lavender Fields	#a8b2c0
DMC Color Variations 4230	Crystal Water	#acb9ca
DMC Color Variations 4235	Arctic Sea	#b9bfc9
DMC Color Variations 4237	Laguna Blue	#677183
DMC Color Variations 4240	Mid Summer Night	#70809a
DMC Color Variations 4245	Twilight	#6d6b7c
DMC Color Variations 4250	Amethyst Ripple	#564c6e
DMC Color Variations 4255	Royal Plum	#c1abc5
DMC Color Variations 4260	Enchanted	#9a7a8a
DMC Color Variations 4265	Purple Pansy	#d0c5ba

Browse all 60 DMC Color Variations shades — DMC's variegated floss — and search by number or filter by color family. See the closest solid DMC equivalent, track what you own, build palettes, and download the whole chart as a PDF or spreadsheet. Each swatch is the average tone of the skein, so read it as a guide to the overall color and not to what every stitch will look like.

DMC variegated floss color chart by number

Use the chart below to browse the DMC Color Variations list — search by number, filter by color family, and find the closest solid DMC match.

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How many DMC Color Variations shades are there?

The chart includes 60 shades, numbered in the 4000 range. It is a small range compared with the solid floss, which is why a pattern that uses variegated thread usually names one or two of these numbers.

Track your variegated floss

Use "I own this" to mark shades you have. It saves in your browser — no account needed. Filter to "Not in inventory" before your next order.

Variegated ↔ solid floss

Tap any color in the chart above to see its closest solid DMC match. Matches are approximate, because a single color cannot reproduce a thread that shifts. To compare with another brand's variegated or hand-dyed floss, see the Weeks Dye Works to DMC conversion and the Classic Colorworks to DMC conversion, or the thread conversion chart for any pairing.

FAQ

What is DMC Color Variations?

It is DMC’s variegated (multicolor) stranded floss: each skein shifts through related shades along its length, so a stitched area looks hand-dyed. The shade numbers are in the 4000 range, and this chart lists all 60 of them.

Why does each swatch show a single color?

A variegated thread has no single color, so each swatch is the average of the shades in the skein. Use it to place a shade in the right part of the range and to compare it with other threads, and expect the stitched result to vary along the thread.

Are DMC Color Variations numbers the same as regular DMC floss numbers?

No. They are their own series in the 4000s, separate from the solid floss on the DMC color chart. Patterns that call for a variegated thread list the 4000-series number.

Can I use a solid DMC color instead of a variegated one?

Yes, as a substitute, but the result is flatter. Tap a color to see the closest solid DMC match. If you want to keep the variegated look in another brand, compare it with the hand-dyed ranges, for example the Weeks Dye Works chart or the Classic Colorworks chart.

Can I download the DMC variegated floss color chart as a PDF or spreadsheet?

Yes. The free PDF lists every shade with its swatch, number and hex value, and the CSV opens in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. Both are built from the same data as the chart on this page.

How were the colors in this chart measured?

They were taken from the shades in each skein and averaged to one color per number. Variegated floss changes along its length by design, so the swatch is a guide to the overall tone and not a color you will see in every stitch.

Why do thread colors look different on my screen?

Every display renders color differently. The colors in this chart are a close reference for browsing and comparison, but for critical matching you should compare real skeins in natural light.

Can I print this DMC Variegated Floss color chart?

Yes. Click the print button above the chart to open a clean, print-optimized layout, or download the free PDF. The printed version shows all 60 colors with their numbers and names, formatted to fit standard paper sizes.

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