DMC 18Yellow Plum
DMC 18 — Yellow Plum
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D9D56D
- RGB
- 217, 213, 109
- HSL
- 58°, 59%, 64%
- Anchor
- 278
- DMC code
- 18
- Color family
- Greens
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 color is DMC 18?
- DMC 18 is Yellow Plum, a light green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D9D56D — RGB 217, 213, 109 and HSL 58°, 59%, 64% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Yellow Plum?
- Yellow Plum is DMC 18, and it converts to Anchor 278. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.
- 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 — that's RGB 217, 213, 109 or HSL 58°, 59%, 64%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- How do I shade with DMC 18?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 18 (64% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Plum Light (DMC 17) sits at 67% for highlights, and Chartreuse Light (DMC 16) at 57% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.
- 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.