What color is DMC 918?

DMC 918 is Dark Red Copper, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #82340A (RGB 130, 52, 10), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 918?

Anchor 341 is the closest published match for DMC 918, and some conversion charts list Anchor 211 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 918?

DMC 918 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Red Copper shades. The next lighter one is DMC 919 Red Copper.

Can I get DMC 918 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 918 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

918

DMC 918 Dark Red Copper

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 918.

Code918

NameDark Red Copper

Hex#82340A

RGB130, 52, 10

HSL21°, 86%, 27%

CIELAB32.3, 31.6, 39.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 918 is Anchor 341 (some charts list 211). 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 Red Copper shades

All 2 DMC Red Copper 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 918 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 918

Color-wheel combinations that start from 918, 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.

918Dark Red CopperThis color
803Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue

Analogous

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

814Dark Garnet
918Dark Red CopperThis color
730Very Dark Olive Green

Triadic

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

918Dark Red CopperThis color
700Bright Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

918Dark Red CopperThis color
3850Dark Bright Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 918?: DMC 918 is Dark Red Copper, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #82340A (RGB 130, 52, 10), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 918?: Anchor 341 is the closest published match for DMC 918, and some conversion charts list Anchor 211 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 918?: DMC 918 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Red Copper shades. The next lighter one is DMC 919 Red Copper.
Can I get DMC 918 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 918 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 918

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