Anchor
No official match published to Anchor.
Closest on screen
- Anchor 397Grey Lightvery close · ΔE 2.8
- Anchor 900Pewter Lightvery close · ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 391Linenvery close · ΔE 4.7
DMC color chart · Mouliné Spécial
DMC 648 · Light gray
DMC 648 is “Light gray”, a gray shade from the DMC Mouliné Spécial range, with an approximate screen color of #BCB4AC. Its closest equivalents: Anchor 397 (closest on screen, very close), Madeira 1812 (published match, approximate) and Sullivans 45154 (published match, identical).
- Brand
- DMC · Mouliné Spécial
- Number
- 648
- Name
- Light gray
- Color family
- Gray
- Screen color
- #BCB4AC (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 1709Light grayvery close · ΔE 4.4
- Madeira 1814Light brownclose · ΔE 5.5
- Madeira 1902Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.5
Sullivans
Official match
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45102Medium Shell Grayvery close · ΔE 3.3
- Sullivans 45153Medium Beaver Grayvery close · ΔE 4.0
- Sullivans 45059Light Steel Grayclose · ΔE 5.7
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
Official match
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
Official match
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
Official match
- Gamma 0150Medium grayofficial (Gamma) · identical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 3044Medium grayofficial (Gamma) · identical on screen · ΔE 0.0
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0053Medium grayvery close · ΔE 3.3
- Gamma 0067Medium grayvery close · ΔE 3.3
- Gamma 0672Medium grayvery close · ΔE 3.3
PNK Kirov
Official match
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 6402Medium grayvery close · ΔE 3.3
- PNK Kirov 6702Medium grayvery close · ΔE 4.0
- PNK Kirov 6704Medium grayvery close · ΔE 4.0
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
Official match
Closest on screen
- Splendor S976Medium Pearl Grayclose · ΔE 5.7
- Splendor S926Lite Beigeclose · ΔE 7.9
- Splendor S1135Lite Mochaclose · ΔE 7.9
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M891Dark Pearl Grayclose · ΔE 5.7
- Mandarin Floss M872Dark Ecruclose · ΔE 7.9
- Mandarin Floss M816Light grayclose · ΔE 9.3
DMC color chart
Similar DMC shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: DMC Mouliné Spécial range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is DMC 648?
DMC 648 is Light gray, about #BCB4AC on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: CrazyArtZone): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is DMC 648 in other brands?
Anchor 397 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 1812 (published match, approximate); Sullivans 45154 (published match, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One DMC skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with DMC 648
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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