DMC 18Yellow Plum
DMC 18 — Yellow Plum
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D9D56D
- RGB
- 217, 213, 109
- Anchor
- 278
- DMC code
- 18
Nearest DMC colors to 18
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 18 is out of stock.
- DMC 17
Yellow Plum Light
ΔE 3.1
- DMC 16
Chartreuse Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 3819
Moss Green Light
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 166
Moss Green Medium Light
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 734
Olive Green Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 472
Avocado Green Ultra Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 907
Parrot Green Light
ΔE 8.1
- DMC 744
Yellow Pale
ΔE 8.1
- DMC 445
Lemon Light
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 165
Moss Green Very Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 307
Lemon
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 733
Olive Green Medium
ΔE 8.6
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 18?
- DMC 18 (Yellow Plum) converts to Anchor 278. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 18?
- DMC 18 (Yellow Plum) is #D9D56D in hex, or RGB 217, 213, 109. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 18?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 18 are Yellow Plum Light (DMC 17), Chartreuse Light (DMC 16), Moss Green Light (DMC 3819), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 18 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.