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Official match
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The full Mandarin Floss → DMC chartMandarin Floss color chart · Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss
Mandarin Floss M808 · Violet
Mandarin Floss M808 is “Violet”, a purple shade from the Mandarin Floss Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss range, with an approximate screen color of #835B8B. Its closest equivalents: DMC 208 (published match, identical), Anchor 97 (closest on screen, close) and Madeira 0712 (closest on screen, close).
- Brand
- Mandarin Floss · Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss
- Number
- M808
- Name
- Violet
- Color family
- Purple
- Screen color
- #835B8B (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 97Violet Medium Lightclose · ΔE 6.1
- Anchor 98Violet Mediumclose · ΔE 6.9
- Anchor 871Amethyst Medium Lightclose · ΔE 7.8
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 0712Dark purpleclose · ΔE 6.7
- Madeira 2613Dark purpleclose · ΔE 6.9
- Madeira 2710Dark purpleclose · ΔE 7.1
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45040Very Dark Lavenderidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Sullivans 45035Fuchsiaclose · ΔE 6.1
- Sullivans 45433Medium Grapeclose · ΔE 6.4
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
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0111Dark purpleidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 3110Dark purpleclose · ΔE 8.1
- Gamma 0074Dark purpleclose · ΔE 8.8
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 2208Dark purpleidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 2003Dark purpleclose · ΔE 6.4
- PNK Kirov 8004Dark purpleclose · ΔE 8.1
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S1035Medium Plumclose · ΔE 6.4
- Splendor S1159Antique Plumclose · ΔE 6.4
- Splendor S864Dark Periwinkleclose · ΔE 8.1
Mandarin Floss color chart
Similar Mandarin Floss shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
- MANDARIN FLOSSM851
M851close · ΔE 8.8
- MANDARIN FLOSSM899
M899approximate · ΔE 10.6
- MANDARIN FLOSSM845
M845approximate · ΔE 15.1
- MANDARIN FLOSSM846
M846approximate · ΔE 16.1
- MANDARIN FLOSSM848
M848approximate · ΔE 17.1
- MANDARIN FLOSSM806
M806far · ΔE 20.4
- MANDARIN FLOSSM882
M882far · ΔE 20.6
Sources: Mandarin Floss Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone (DMC).
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What color is Mandarin Floss M808?
Mandarin Floss M808 is Violet, about #835B8B 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. Mandarin Floss states it sells the same shades as DMC, so the screen color is that of the DMC equivalent.
What is Mandarin Floss M808 in other brands?
DMC 208 (published match, identical); Anchor 97 (closest on screen, close); Madeira 0712 (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 Mandarin Floss 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 Mandarin Floss M808
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