What color is DMC 915?

DMC 915 is Dark Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #820043 (RGB 130, 0, 67), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 915?

Anchor 1029 is the closest published match for DMC 915. 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 915?

DMC 915 is the darkest of DMC's 6 Plum shades. The next lighter one is DMC 917 Medium Plum.

Can I get DMC 915 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 915 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 915 Dark Plum

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 915.

Code915

NameDark Plum

Hex#820043

RGB130, 0, 67

HSL329°, 100%, 25%

CIELAB27.2, 51.7, -0.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 915 is Anchor 1029. 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 915 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 915

Color-wheel combinations that start from 915, 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.

915Dark PlumThis color
700Bright Green

Analogous

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

550Very Dark Violet
915Dark PlumThis color
816Garnet

Triadic

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

915Dark PlumThis color
905Dark Parrot Green
336Navy Blue

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 915?: DMC 915 is Dark Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #820043 (RGB 130, 0, 67), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 915?: Anchor 1029 is the closest published match for DMC 915. 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 915?: DMC 915 is the darkest of DMC's 6 Plum shades. The next lighter one is DMC 917 Medium Plum.
Can I get DMC 915 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 915 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 915

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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