DMC 917Plum Medium
DMC 917 — Plum Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #9B1359
- RGB
- 155, 19, 89
- HSL
- 329°, 78%, 34%
- Anchor
- 89
- DMC code
- 917
- Color family
- Reds
Nearest DMC colors to 917
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 917 is out of stock.
- DMC 718
Plum
ΔE 2.4
- DMC 915
Plum Dark
ΔE 6.0
- DMC 150
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3803
Mauve Dark
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 34
Fuschia Dark
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 552
Violet Medium
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 777
Raspberry Very Dark
ΔE 9.6
- DMC 3834
Grape Dark
ΔE 9.9
- DMC 902
Garnet Very Dark
ΔE 10.7
- DMC 3685
Mauve Very Dark
ΔE 10.9
- DMC 3350
Dusty Rose Ultra Dark
ΔE 12.1
- DMC 3831
Raspberry Dark
ΔE 12.3
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 917?
- DMC 917 is Plum Medium, a dark red shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #9B1359 — RGB 155, 19, 89 and HSL 329°, 78%, 34% — 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 Medium?
- Plum Medium is DMC 917, and it converts to Anchor 89. 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 917?
- DMC 917 (Plum Medium) converts to Anchor 89. 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 917?
- DMC 917 (Plum Medium) is #9B1359 in hex — that's RGB 155, 19, 89 or HSL 329°, 78%, 34%. 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 917?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 917 (34% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Plum (DMC 718) sits at 38% for highlights, and Plum Dark (DMC 915) at 25% 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 917?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 917 are Plum (DMC 718), Plum Dark (DMC 915), Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark (DMC 150), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 917 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.