DMC 718
DMC 718 Plum
DMC 718 is “Plum”, a color from the pink and purple family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 718
- Catalog name
- Plum
- Color family
- Pink and purple
- Approximate screen color
#9C2462- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-1310 Transp. Dyed
#AC0B75
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 718?
DMC 718 is the floss DMC calls “Plum”, from the pink and purple family. Its approximate screen color is #9C2462.
What can I use instead of DMC 718?
The closest shades to DMC 718 in the same family are DMC 917, DMC 34, DMC 552. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 718 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.