DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 02Very light grayidentical on screen · ΔE 1.4
- DMC 168Light grayidentical on screen · ΔE 1.7
- DMC 01Very light grayvery close · ΔE 3.6
Gamma color chart · Gamma Stranded Cotton
Gamma 0966 · Light gray
Gamma 0966 is “Light gray”, a gray shade from the Gamma Gamma Stranded Cotton range, with an approximate screen color of #D3D3D6. Its closest equivalents: DMC 415 (published match, identical), Anchor 234 (closest on screen, identical) and Madeira 1709 (closest on screen, close).
- Brand
- Gamma · Gamma Stranded Cotton
- Number
- 0966
- Name
- Light gray
- Color family
- Gray
- Screen color
- #D3D3D6 (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 234Charcoal Grey Lightidentical on screen · ΔE 2.0
- Anchor 1037Sea Blue Very Lightvery close · ΔE 2.5
- Anchor 847Blue Mist Very Lightvery close · ΔE 4.4
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 1709Light grayclose · ΔE 5.7
- Madeira 1805Light grayclose · ΔE 6.0
- Madeira 1804Light brownclose · ΔE 7.2
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45091Pearl Grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Sullivans 45004Tinidentical on screen · ΔE 1.4
- Sullivans 45483Very Light Pewteridentical on screen · ΔE 1.7
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
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 7001Light grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 7002Light grayidentical on screen · ΔE 1.7
- PNK Kirov 7201Light grayidentical on screen · ΔE 1.7
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S920Pearl Grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Splendor S1026Pale Antique Bluevery close · ΔE 4.6
- Splendor S1053Pastel Bluevery close · ΔE 4.9
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M826Pearl Grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Mandarin Floss M816Light grayclose · ΔE 7.9
- Mandarin Floss M802Whiteclose · ΔE 9.2
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 0966?
Gamma 0966 is Light gray, about #D3D3D6 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 0966 in other brands?
DMC 415 (published match, identical); Anchor 234 (closest on screen, identical); Madeira 1709 (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 0966
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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