What color is DMC 718?

DMC 718 is Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9C2462 (RGB 156, 36, 98), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 718?

Anchor 88 is the closest published match for DMC 718, and some conversion charts list Anchor 89 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 718?

Among DMC's 6 Plum shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3607 Light Plum and the next darker one is DMC 917 Medium Plum.

Can I get DMC 718 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 718 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 718 Plum

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 718.

Code718

NamePlum

Hex#9C2462

RGB156, 36, 98

HSL329°, 63%, 38%

CIELAB36.4, 53.4, -6.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 718 is Anchor 88 (some charts list 89). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Plum shades

All 6 DMC Plum shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 718 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 718

Color-wheel combinations that start from 718, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

718PlumThis color
912Light Emerald Green

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

552Medium Violet
718PlumThis color
498Dark Red

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 718?: DMC 718 is Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9C2462 (RGB 156, 36, 98), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 718?: Anchor 88 is the closest published match for DMC 718, and some conversion charts list Anchor 89 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 718?: Among DMC's 6 Plum shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3607 Light Plum and the next darker one is DMC 917 Medium Plum.
Can I get DMC 718 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 718 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 718

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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