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DMC embroidery floss color

DMC 718 Plum 718

DMC 718 Plum 718 is a pinks embroidery floss color with hex #9c2361, RGB 156, 35, 97, and HSL 329, 63%, 37%. In cross stitch, it works best as a dark soft floral and skin-detail color, especially for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights.

What Color Is DMC 718 Plum 718?

DMC 718 is a pinks DMC thread shade. Its digital reference is #9c2361, but real embroidery floss can shift slightly with fabric color, room light, daylight, and the number of strands used.

How Do You Use DMC 718 in Cross Stitch?

  • flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights
  • lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts
  • soft accents when red would feel too strong

Which Colors Pair With DMC 718?

This shade pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns. It is especially practical for baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts when you want a palette that still maps to real DMC floss.

Which DMC Colors Are Closest to 718?

These nearby shades are sorted by digital color distance, so they are useful starting points for substitutions, shading, or palette edits.

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Which Related DMC Colors Work With DMC 718?

Use these related pinks shades when you need a lighter, darker, or neighboring DMC option in the same color family.

Create a Pattern With DMC 718

StitchCraft can convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern and match the image colors to real DMC thread choices. Use this color as a palette reference, then adjust color count, fabric size, and PDF export settings in the app.

DMC 718 Plum 718 FAQ

Quick answers for color matching, substitutions, and practical cross stitch use.

What color is DMC 718 Plum 718?

DMC 718 Plum 718 is a pinks embroidery floss color with hex #9c2361 and RGB 156, 35, 97. In cross stitch, it works as a dark soft floral and skin-detail color.

What is DMC 718 used for in cross stitch?

DMC 718 is useful for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights. It can also support lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts, especially when you need a pinks shade that fits real DMC thread palettes.

Which DMC colors are closest to 718?

The closest colors in this chart are DMC 718 Plum, DMC 917 Medium Plum, DMC 326 Very Dark Rose. Always compare the colors in your pattern before substituting, because nearby colors can still change shading and contrast.

Can I use hex #9c2361 as DMC 718?

Hex #9c2361 is the digital reference shown for DMC 718. It is useful for previews and planning, but real embroidery floss can look different under room light, daylight, and against different fabric colors.

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