718 — Plum
Pinks family#A7206F
Below: DMC 718 (Plum), a medium-dark, vivid pink shade with hex #A7206F and RGB 167, 32, 111. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 718
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Metallic Rose Magenta
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 718
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 718 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 718 (Plum) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 718
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 718
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 718 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Plum turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D718, Diamond Drills USA DMC718. A kit legend or drill bag marked 718 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 718
DMC threads that pair well with 718, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC718 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 718
DMC 718 (Plum) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The deep and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ballet themes and baby projects. Expect to see it used in peony petals and flamingo designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 718 look like?
DMC 718 (Plum) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #A7206F and RGB 167, 32, 111. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 718?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 718 (Plum) is Anchor 89 (Mauve Dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 88 (Mauve Medium, 64%) and Anchor 94 (Purple Dark, 56%).
What DMC colors are similar to 718?
The closest DMC threads to 718 are 917 Plum medium (ΔE 5.16), 3804 Cyclamen Pink dark (ΔE 6.4), and 3687 Mauve (ΔE 8.45). These are useful substitutes when 718 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 718?
Reach for DMC 718 (Plum) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 718.
What fabric color works best with DMC 718 (Plum)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 718 has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 718 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Light Effects E718. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 718?
Diamond Dotz D718 and Diamond Drills USA DMC718 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 718 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 718?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1600 (95%), Waverly Wool 6052 Waverly Wool (95%), Eterna Silk 2490 Orchid Dark (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.