915 — Plum dark
Pinks family
Below: DMC 915 (Plum dark), a dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex #76003D and RGB 118, 0, 61. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 915
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 915
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 915
DMC threads that pair well with 915, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 915 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 915
DMC 915 is the floss known as Plum dark: a highly saturated, dark member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The bold and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to flamingo designs and tulip blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 915 look like?
DMC 915 (Plum dark) is a dark shade in the pinks family with hex #76003D and RGB 118, 0, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 915?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 915 (Plum dark) is Anchor 69 (Dusty Plum Medium Dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 65 (Cerise Ultra Very Dark, 86%) and Anchor 89 (Mauve Dark, 81%).
What DMC colors are similar to 915?
The closest DMC threads to 915 are 3685 Mauve dark (ΔE 4), 3803 Mauve medium (ΔE 4.91), and 777 Raspberry very dark (ΔE 7.22). These are useful substitutes when 915 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 915?
Reach for DMC 915 (Plum dark) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 915.