Luca-S
Your DMC color, at Luca-S
Write down the number your pattern calls for. We show you the two skeins together and how similar they are, so you can choose with your own eyes.
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Convert the entire list from your schema
Copy the numbers from the legend exactly as they appear. We’ll match each color to the other brand, and you can add everything to your cart at once.
All Luca-S Colors
Tap a skein and we’ll show you its DMC twin.
To have all the colors at hand
The colors are shown in our photos of each skein, and every screen displays them slightly differently. The official match is Luca-S; the similarity rating indicates how closely the two skeins match.
DMC and Luca-S Thread Equivalents
This free converter tells you which Luca-S color corresponds to each DMC color, and vice versa. It shows you the two skeins together and how similar they are, so you can choose for yourself. It also converts the entire legend of a chart and adds all the threads to the basket at once.
How to Use the Converter
- A Single Color: choose the brand you have (DMC or Luca-S), enter the number, and click “View Its Match.”
- An Entire Chart: choose which brand your chart uses, paste the legend numbers exactly as they appear, choose how many skeins you want of each color (from 1 to 6), and click “Convert the List.” Then add everything to the basket.
- The Entire Luca-S Color Chart: below you’ll find all Luca-S colors; tap any skein to see its DMC match.
How to Read the Results
- Official Equivalent: this is the one Luca-S lists for that DMC color.
- Color Suggestion: if a number has no official equivalent, we’ll show you the closest color.
- Similarity: we rate it on four levels (almost identical, very similar, similar, or the difference is noticeable). If another color is more similar than the official one, we’ll tell you too.
- Price: we’ll show you how much you save with the Luca-S skein.
DMC and Luca-S: How They Are Alike
Both are 6-strand, 100% cotton mouliné threads in 8-meter skeins, and we stock over 500 colors from each brand. DMC is the standard brand used by most charts. Luca-S is a Moldavian manufacturer of cross-stitch threads and kits; its threads are made from extra-long-staple cotton and usually cost less than DMC threads.
A Tip: if you switch brands, do so for the entire chart or, at least, for all the colors in the same area of the design. This keeps the shades uniform.
DMC to Luca-S Conversion Chart in PDF
Want it on paper? Download the free DMC to Luca-S Conversion Chart. To see the actual colors without screen variation, check out the Luca-S Color Chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Equivalent Exact?
The official equivalent is the one Luca-S lists. We rate similarity using our own photos of each skein, and every screen displays colors slightly differently. For delicate shades, such as skin tones or gradients, we recommend checking the color chart.
Can I Use Luca-S to Embroider a Chart That Calls for DMC?
Yes. Convert the legend using this tool and embroider it the same way: the same number of strands, the same needle, and the same fabric.
Does It Also Work from Luca-S to DMC?
Yes. Choose “I Have Luca-S” and enter the number; we’ll give you its DMC match.
What If a Color Has No Equivalent?
We’ll suggest the closest color and tell you how similar it is.
Can I Convert Other Brands, Such as Anchor?
For now, the converter works with DMC and Luca-S.
Can I Order the Threads Directly?
Yes. After converting the list, add all the colors to the basket with a button. You can also use quick ordering or order by photo. Shipping is free to mainland Spain on orders over €60.