DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 3835Dark purplevery close · ΔE 3.6
- DMC 33Dark purpleclose · ΔE 7.2
- DMC 3607Medium purpleclose · ΔE 8.4
Gamma color chart · Gamma Stranded Cotton
Gamma 0074 · Dark purple
Gamma 0074 is “Dark purple”, a purple shade from the Gamma Gamma Stranded Cotton range, with an approximate screen color of #A3638B. Its closest equivalents: DMC 553 (published match, identical), Anchor 1017 (closest on screen, close) and Madeira 0708 (closest on screen, close).
- Brand
- Gamma · Gamma Stranded Cotton
- Number
- 0074
- Name
- Dark purple
- Color family
- Purple
- Screen color
- #A3638B (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.
Anchor
No official match published to Anchor.
Closest on screen
- Anchor 1017Antique Mauveclose · ΔE 7.4
- Anchor 87Orchid Mediumclose · ΔE 9.4
- Anchor 870Amethystclose · ΔE 9.5
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 0708Medium purpleclose · ΔE 8.3
- Madeira 0707Dark purpleclose · ΔE 8.4
- Madeira 0806Dark purpleclose · ΔE 9.8
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45125Violetidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Sullivans 45433Medium Grapevery close · ΔE 3.6
- Sullivans 45035Fuchsiaclose · ΔE 7.2
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
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
No official match published to Diamond Painting.
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
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 2108Dark purpleidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 2003Dark purplevery close · ΔE 3.6
- PNK Kirov 1410Bright purpleclose · ΔE 8.4
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S1059Violetidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Splendor S1035Medium Plumvery close · ΔE 3.6
- Splendor S1159Antique Plumvery close · ΔE 3.6
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M851Antique Violetidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Mandarin Floss M808Violetclose · ΔE 8.8
- Mandarin Floss M845Dark purpleapproximate · ΔE 10.5
Gamma color chart
Similar Gamma shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: Gamma Gamma Stranded Cotton range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone (DMC).
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is Gamma 0074?
Gamma 0074 is Dark purple, about #A3638B on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: CrazyArtZone (DMC)): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card. Gamma states it sells the same shades as DMC, so the screen color is that of the DMC equivalent.
What is Gamma 0074 in other brands?
DMC 553 (published match, identical); Anchor 1017 (closest on screen, close); Madeira 0708 (closest on screen, close). 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 Gamma 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 Gamma 0074
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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