The colors needed are listed on the package front, but it's not specific to DMC. It lists: 1skein pale yellow, I skein med yellow, 1 skein light pink, 1 skein dark pink, 1 skein light blue, 1 skein dark blue, 1 skein turquoise, 1 skein light grey, 1 skein dark grey, and 1 skein dark brown.