DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 893Light redvery close · ΔE 4.2
- DMC 3733Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 5.0
- DMC 3833Medium pinkclose · ΔE 5.1
Gamma color chart · Gamma Stranded Cotton
Gamma 0402 · Medium purple
Gamma 0402 is “Medium purple”, a purple shade from the Gamma Gamma Stranded Cotton range, with an approximate screen color of #FF8CAE. Its closest equivalents: DMC 3806 (published match, identical), Anchor 31 (closest on screen, identical) and Madeira 2707 (closest on screen, identical).
- Brand
- Gamma · Gamma Stranded Cotton
- Number
- 0402
- Name
- Medium purple
- Color family
- Purple
- Screen color
- #FF8CAE (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 31Blush Lightidentical on screen · ΔE 0.2
- Anchor 26Carnation Medium Lightidentical on screen · ΔE 0.5
- Anchor 36Blossom Pink Lightvery close · ΔE 4.3
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2707Medium pinkidentical on screen · ΔE 1.7
- Madeira 0606Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 3.8
- Madeira 0614Medium purplevery close · ΔE 3.8
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45403Light Cyclamen Pinkidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Sullivans 45246Light Carnationvery close · ΔE 4.2
- Sullivans 45370Dusty Rosevery close · ΔE 5.0
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 1502Medium purpleidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 1012Medium redvery close · ΔE 4.2
- PNK Kirov 9240Medium pinkvery close · ΔE 5.0
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S960Lite Raspberryidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Splendor S1152Pale Raspberryclose · ΔE 5.3
- Splendor S996Lite Orchidclose · ΔE 7.4
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M804Medium Raspberryclose · ΔE 5.3
- Mandarin Floss M803Whiteclose · ΔE 8.1
- Mandarin Floss M849Light pinkclose · ΔE 8.6
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 0402?
Gamma 0402 is Medium purple, about #FF8CAE 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 0402 in other brands?
DMC 3806 (published match, identical); Anchor 31 (closest on screen, identical); Madeira 2707 (closest on screen, 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 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 0402
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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