DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 522Medium greenclose · ΔE 5.4
- DMC 3052Medium greenclose · ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3053Medium greenclose · ΔE 7.1
Gamma color chart · Gamma Stranded Cotton
Gamma 3040 · Medium gray
Gamma 3040 is “Medium gray”, a gray shade from the Gamma Gamma Stranded Cotton range, with an approximate screen color of #8E9078. Its closest equivalents: DMC 3022 (published match, identical), Anchor 860 (closest on screen, very close) and Madeira 1509 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Gamma · Gamma Stranded Cotton
- Number
- 3040
- Name
- Medium gray
- Color family
- Gray
- Screen color
- #8E9078 (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 860Laurel Green Medium Lightvery close · ΔE 4.9
- Anchor 859Laurel Greenclose · ΔE 6.6
- Anchor 1040Pewter Mediumclose · ΔE 6.9
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 1509Medium greenvery close · ΔE 2.5
- Madeira 1813Medium grayclose · ΔE 5.0
- Madeira 1513Medium greenclose · ΔE 5.7
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45320Medium Brown Grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Sullivans 45118Fern Greenclose · ΔE 5.4
- Sullivans 45332Medium Green Grayclose · ΔE 6.3
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 6706Medium grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 9284Medium greenclose · ΔE 5.4
- PNK Kirov 4406Medium greenclose · ΔE 6.3
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S980Medium grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Splendor S1063Fern Greenclose · ΔE 5.4
- Splendor S963Medium greenclose · ΔE 7.5
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M817Cedarapproximate · ΔE 10.1
- Mandarin Floss M835Medium Pistachioapproximate · ΔE 10.2
- Mandarin Floss M857Confederate Grayapproximate · ΔE 11.1
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 3040?
Gamma 3040 is Medium gray, about #8E9078 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 3040 in other brands?
DMC 3022 (published match, identical); Anchor 860 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 1509 (closest on screen, very 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 3040
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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