DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 3756Whitevery close · ΔE 3.1
- DMC 775Very light bluevery close · ΔE 4.7
- DMC 162Very light blueclose · ΔE 5.7
Mandarin Floss color chart · Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss
Mandarin Floss M873 · Pale Aqua
Mandarin Floss M873 is “Pale Aqua”, a blue shade from the Mandarin Floss Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss range, with an approximate screen color of #E5FCFD. Its closest equivalents: DMC 747 (published match, identical), Anchor 1092 (closest on screen, close) and Madeira 2504 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Mandarin Floss · Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss
- Number
- M873
- Name
- Pale Aqua
- Color family
- Blue
- Screen color
- #E5FCFD (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 1092Sea Green Very Lightclose · ΔE 7.8
- Anchor 158Sapphire Very Lightclose · ΔE 9.0
- Anchor 1Snow Whiteclose · ΔE 9.1
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2504Very light bluevery close · ΔE 3.0
- Madeira 0908Very light bluevery close · ΔE 4.8
- Madeira 1101Very light blueclose · ΔE 6.7
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45188Ultra Very Light Sky Blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Sullivans 45379Ultra Very Light Baby Bluevery close · ΔE 3.1
- Sullivans 45195Very Light Baby Bluevery close · ΔE 4.7
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
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0852Very light blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 0752Whitevery close · ΔE 3.1
- Gamma 0753Very light bluevery close · ΔE 4.7
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 8300Whitevery close · ΔE 3.1
- PNK Kirov 2602Very light bluevery close · ΔE 4.7
- PNK Kirov 6902Very light bluevery close · ΔE 4.7
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S871Lite Green Aquaidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Splendor S945Palest Bluevery close · ΔE 3.1
- Splendor S855Blue Blushvery close · ΔE 4.7
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 FLOSSM800
M800close · ΔE 9.1
- MANDARIN FLOSSM802
M802close · ΔE 9.4
- MANDARIN FLOSSM831
M831approximate · ΔE 10.4
- MANDARIN FLOSSM901
M901approximate · ΔE 12.2
- MANDARIN FLOSSM876
M876approximate · ΔE 12.4
- MANDARIN FLOSSM826
M826approximate · ΔE 12.4
- MANDARIN FLOSSM812
M812approximate · ΔE 12.8
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 M873?
Mandarin Floss M873 is Pale Aqua, about #E5FCFD 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 M873 in other brands?
DMC 747 (published match, identical); Anchor 1092 (closest on screen, close); Madeira 2504 (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 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 M873
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