718 — Plum
Pinks family
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 Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 718
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 718
DMC threads that pair well with 718, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 718 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 88 (Mauve Medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 63 (Cerise, 83%) and Anchor 68 (Dusty Plum Medium, 76%).
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.