DMC Substitute Thread Color Finder

DMC Substitute Thread Finder

Don’t have the exact thread? We’ll help you

Starting a project and don’t have the exact DMC color? No worries! Just enter a DMC thread number (like 319 or 321), then choose if you want your alternative match in Perle Cotton or Stranded Mouliné (Skein), and we’ll show you the closest DMC colors available in that thread type
✨ Enter DMC color and pick your threads

Enter DMC Number DMC Code

Thread Used finds alternatives based on the type of thread you use

Explanation & Tips

Remember, context matters. Depending on where the color is used in your project, especially in full-coverage areas, you might find a slightly lighter, darker, or more (or less) saturated color works better. Also, the colors you see here depend on your screen and lighting, so they might not exactly match the real thread colors. There are lots of factors that affect color perception, so this tool is meant to help you get close but not to guarantee a perfect match. Use it as a helpful guide, and trust your eye and creativity to find what works best for you

✅ Very Close Alternative
Almost identical to the original color

⭐️ ️ Excellent Alternative
Very similar with minimal difference

Acceptable Alternative
Noticeably different but still usable

Far Alternative
Clearly different—use with caution