What color is DMC 917?

DMC 917 is Medium Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9B1359 (RGB 155, 19, 89), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 917?

Anchor 89 is the closest published match for DMC 917, and some conversion charts list Anchor 78 or Anchor 94 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 917?

Among DMC's 6 Plum shades, the next lighter one is DMC 718 Plum and the next darker one is DMC 915 Dark Plum.

Can I get DMC 917 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 917 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

917

DMC 917 Medium Plum

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 917.

Code917

NameMedium Plum

Hex#9B1359

RGB155, 19, 89

HSL329°, 78%, 34%

CIELAB34.3, 56.6, -4.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 917 is Anchor 89 (some charts list 78 or 94). 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 917 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 917

Color-wheel combinations that start from 917, 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.

917Medium PlumThis color
700Bright Green

Analogous

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

552Medium Violet
917Medium PlumThis 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.

917Medium PlumThis color
701Light Green
3812Very Dark Sea Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 917?: DMC 917 is Medium Plum, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9B1359 (RGB 155, 19, 89), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 917?: Anchor 89 is the closest published match for DMC 917, and some conversion charts list Anchor 78 or Anchor 94 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 917?: Among DMC's 6 Plum shades, the next lighter one is DMC 718 Plum and the next darker one is DMC 915 Dark Plum.
Can I get DMC 917 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 917 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 917

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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