DMC 18 Yellow Plum
DMC 18 Yellow Plum is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E8CD52 and RGB 232, 205, 82. The closest substitute is DMC 726 Light Topaz.
Color values
| DMC code | 18 |
|---|---|
| Name | Yellow Plum |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E8CD52 |
| RGB | 232, 205, 82 |
| HSL | 49°, 77%, 62% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 726 Light Topaz | View color | Close |
| 743 Medium Yellow | View color | Close |
| 725 Medium Light Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 3821 Straw | View color | Similar |
| 733 Medium Olive Green | View color | Similar |
| 307 Lemon | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 18 in patterns
Yellow Plum sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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