DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 04Light grayidentical on screen · ΔE 1.9
- DMC 03Light grayvery close · ΔE 4.0
- DMC 648Light grayclose · ΔE 5.7
Mandarin Floss color chart · Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss
Mandarin Floss M891 · Dark Pearl Gray
Mandarin Floss M891 is “Dark Pearl Gray”, a gray shade from the Mandarin Floss Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss range, with an approximate screen color of #ABABAB. Its closest equivalents: DMC 318 (published match, identical), Anchor 900 (closest on screen, very close) and Madeira 1802 (closest on screen, very close).
- Brand
- Mandarin Floss · Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss
- Number
- M891
- Name
- Dark Pearl Gray
- Color family
- Gray
- Screen color
- #ABABAB (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 900Pewter Lightvery close · ΔE 2.3
- Anchor 398Greyvery close · ΔE 3.4
- Anchor 848Blue Mistvery close · ΔE 4.7
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 1802Medium grayvery close · ΔE 3.9
- Madeira 1709Light grayclose · ΔE 5.8
- Madeira 1803Medium grayclose · ΔE 7.2
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45059Light Steel Grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Sullivans 45006Dark Tinidentical on screen · ΔE 1.9
- Sullivans 45005Medium Tinvery close · ΔE 4.0
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
Gamma
No official match published to Gamma.
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0004Medium grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 3256Medium grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 3257Medium grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 7003Medium grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 6601Medium grayclose · ΔE 5.7
- PNK Kirov 6702Medium grayclose · ΔE 6.2
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S976Medium Pearl Grayidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Splendor S893Taupeclose · ΔE 5.7
- Splendor S948Gray Greenclose · ΔE 9.2
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 FLOSSM857
M857close · ΔE 9.8
- MANDARIN FLOSSM826
M826approximate · ΔE 10.6
- MANDARIN FLOSSM847
M847approximate · ΔE 11.1
- MANDARIN FLOSSM823
M823approximate · ΔE 12.4
- MANDARIN FLOSSM816
M816approximate · ΔE 13.1
- MANDARIN FLOSSM902
M902approximate · ΔE 13.3
- MANDARIN FLOSSM872
M872approximate · ΔE 13.3
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 M891?
Mandarin Floss M891 is Dark Pearl Gray, about #ABABAB 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 M891 in other brands?
DMC 318 (published match, identical); Anchor 900 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 1802 (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.
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