DMC 718Plum
DMC 718 — Plum
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #9C2462
- RGB
- 156, 36, 98
- Anchor
- 88
- DMC code
- 718
Nearest DMC colors to 718
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 718 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 156, 36, 98. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.