DMC
Official match
Closest on screen
- DMC 3810Medium bluevery close · ΔE 4.0
- DMC 995Medium bluevery close · ΔE 4.1
- DMC 597Medium blueclose · ΔE 5.4
Splendor color chart · Rainbow Gallery Splendor
Splendor S856 · Sky Blue
Splendor S856 is “Sky Blue”, a blue shade from the Splendor Rainbow Gallery Splendor range, with an approximate screen color of #4F93A7. Its closest equivalents: DMC 518 (published match, identical), Anchor 168 (closest on screen, very close) and Madeira 1106 (closest on screen, identical).
- Brand
- Splendor · Rainbow Gallery Splendor
- Number
- S856
- Name
- Sky Blue
- Color family
- Blue
- Screen color
- #4F93A7 (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 168Surf Blue Lightvery close · ΔE 5.0
- Anchor 1064Teal Lightclose · ΔE 6.7
- Anchor 1062Teal Very Lightclose · ΔE 7.2
Madeira
No official match published to Madeira.
Closest on screen
- Madeira 1106Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 1.9
- Madeira 1711Medium bluevery close · ΔE 4.8
- Madeira 1107Dark bluevery close · ΔE 4.8
Sullivans
No official match published to Sullivans.
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45115Light Wedgewood Blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Sullivans 45212Dark Peacock Bluevery close · ΔE 3.4
- Sullivans 45407Very Light Turquoisevery 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 3055Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- Gamma 0856Medium bluevery close · ΔE 4.0
- Gamma 3057Medium bluevery close · ΔE 4.0
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 3204Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 3304Medium blueidentical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 3401Medium bluevery close · ΔE 4.0
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M893Tealvery close · ΔE 4.0
- Mandarin Floss M889Dark Electric Bluevery close · ΔE 4.1
- Mandarin Floss M892Lite Tealclose · ΔE 5.4
Splendor color chart
Similar Splendor shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
- SPLENDORS969
S969identical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- SPLENDORS929
S929very close · ΔE 4.0
- SPLENDORS922
S922very close · ΔE 4.1
- SPLENDORS1108
S1108close · ΔE 8.5
- SPLENDORS868
S868close · ΔE 9.1
- SPLENDORS862
S862close · ΔE 9.7
- SPLENDORS861
S861approximate · ΔE 10.4
Sources: Splendor Rainbow Gallery Splendor range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone (DMC).
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What color is Splendor S856?
Splendor S856 is Sky Blue, about #4F93A7 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. Splendor states it sells the same shades as DMC, so the screen color is that of the DMC equivalent.
What is Splendor S856 in other brands?
DMC 518 (published match, identical); Anchor 168 (closest on screen, very close); Madeira 1106 (closest on screen, identical). 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 Splendor 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 Splendor S856
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