A shade number is only one field
Both selected DMC thread records say310,but one is MoulinéSpecial25 six-strand cotton and the other PearlCottonSize5. The number identifies the chosen colour within the brand context;it does not establish the same construction or package. Prefixes and other family names can matter,so an unqualified search for310 can surface unsuitable alternatives.
Make a complete shopping line
Record DMC,family,size where applicable,colour310,declared length and seller product number. For the selected Mouliné that means5643781061 and8m. For the selected Pearl it means6404271008 with the25m declaration awaiting put-up confirmation. A black thread in an unlabelled storage box cannot be identified reliably from appearance alone.
A replacement example
Suppose a pattern’s material list specifies DMC stranded cotton310. An already-held Pearl310 skein should not automatically reduce the target count of stranded cotton. It is a different material even if the colour name is identical. If the designer permits a change,record it as a deliberate substitution rather than a silent equivalent in the stock tool.
Screen colour has limits
A display image can help navigate a range but is not a measured colour standard. Lighting,screen settings and the sheen of different constructions can alter appearance. The site has not compared skeins physically or measured colour coordinates,and it does not guarantee an invisible join between purchases made at different times.
The next action for a continuation
Keep the existing band and,where available,lot information with a physical sample. Confirm the current selected family and shade before ordering more. If a close visual continuation is critical,seek a suitable physical comparison or maker guidance rather than relying on a website swatch or a generic identical-colour promise.
Sources & scope
Checked November 5, 2026. Manufacturer and retailer references support the specific statements. Dated displayed prices are not final checkout quotes, performance rankings or performance testing. This shopping reference does not replace the exact product label or retailer instructions. Current received labels and independent technical/content/commerce review remain pending.
Hobbycraft DMC310 Mouliné8m5643781061 ↗
Hobbycraft DMC310 PearlSize5declared25m6404271008 ↗
Hobbycraft White14count30×46cm6705941000 ↗