DMC 718 — Plum

• DMC 917

  Plum Medium

  ΔE 2.4

• DMC 34

  Fuschia Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 552

  Violet Medium

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 915

  Plum Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 150

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3834

  Grape Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3350

  Dusty Rose Ultra Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 601

  Cranberry Dark

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 600

  Cranberry Very Dark

  ΔE 12.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 718?

DMC 718 is Plum, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #9C2462 — RGB 156, 36, 98 and HSL 329°, 63%, 38% — and it falls in the reds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Plum?

Plum is DMC 718, and it converts to Anchor 88. 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 718?

DMC 718 (Plum) converts to Anchor 88. 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 718?

DMC 718 (Plum) is #9C2462 in hex — that's RGB 156, 36, 98 or HSL 329°, 63%, 38%. 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 718?

To build dimension, flank DMC 718 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mauve Dark (DMC 3803) sits at 44% for highlights, and Plum Medium (DMC 917) at 34% 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 718?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 718 are Plum Medium (DMC 917), Fuschia Dark (DMC 34), Violet Medium (DMC 552), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 718 is out of stock.