918 — Red Copper dark
Reds family#7B2E23
DMC 918 — Red Copper dark — has hex #7B2E23 and RGB 123, 46, 35. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 918
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rosewood
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 918
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 918 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.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 918 (Red Copper dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 918
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 918
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because DMC 400 (Mahogany dark) is so near (ΔE 3.07), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 918 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 Red Copper dark turns up.
DMC 918 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 918.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D918, Diamond Drills USA DMC918. A kit legend or drill bag marked 918 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 918
DMC threads that pair well with 918, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC918 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 918
DMC 918 (Red Copper dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family with true red tones. It has a deep and vivid feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 918 look like?
DMC 918 (Red Copper dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #7B2E23 and RGB 123, 46, 35. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 918?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 918 (Red Copper dark) is Anchor 351 (Copper Dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 357 (Chocolate Dark, 85%) and Anchor 936 (Dusty Flesh Very Dark, 83%).
What DMC colors are similar to 918?
The closest DMC threads to 918 are 400 Mahogany dark (ΔE 3.07), 355 Terra Cotta dark (ΔE 3.9), and 919 Red Copper (ΔE 4.69). These are useful substitutes when 918 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 918?
Reach for DMC 918 (Red Copper dark) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 918.
What fabric color works best with DMC 918 (Red Copper dark)?
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, 918 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 918?
No. DMC 918 (Red Copper dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 918?
Diamond Dotz D918 and Diamond Drills USA DMC918 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 918 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 918?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Luca-S 415 (96%), Waverly Wool 1184 Waverly Wool (91%), Hama H20 Reddish Brown (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.