718 DMC color
Plum. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 718
- Name
- Plum
- Hex
- #9C2462
- RGB (0-255)
- 156, 36, 98
- CIELAB (D65)
- 36.39, 53.36, -6.77
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 718
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 917 Plum Medium | #9B1359 | 2.37 |
| 34 Fuschia Dark | #7D3064 | 6.95 |
| 552 Violet Medium | #803A6B | 7.40 |
| 3803 Mauve Dark | #AB3357 | 7.71 |
| 915 Plum Dark | #820043 | 7.85 |
Free patterns to try with 718
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Plum, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 718. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Plum in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.