DMC 915 Plum Dark
DMC 915 Plum Dark (#820043) is a dark, rich red. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1028 Raspberry Medium Dark at ΔE 3.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 705 Mauve Very Dark at ΔE 0.5 (identical).
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DMC 915 Plum Dark
#820043 · RGB 130, 0, 67
Closest to DMC 915 in other brands
- Anchor 1028 Raspberry Medium Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Madeira 705 Mauve Very Dark ΔE 0.5 identical
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 8.8 similar
- Hama 82 Plum ΔE 5.3 close
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 6.1 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.4 similar
DMC 915 color values
| Code | 915 |
|---|---|
| Name | Plum Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #820043 |
| RGB | 130, 0, 67 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 27.2, a* 51.7, b* -0.7 |
| HSL | 329°, 100 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Red, 50 of 53 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 27.2) |
| DMC color card | row 03-26 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1028 Raspberry Medium Dark, ΔE 3.1 |
DMC 915 equivalents in other brands
1 pick below reads as identical to DMC 915; the loosest listed is Nabbi N03 at ΔE 20.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1028 | Raspberry Medium Dark | 3.1 | close |
| Anchor | 1029 | Antique Rose Dark | 3.7 | close |
| Anchor | 65 | Antique Rose Very Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 705 | Mauve Very Dark | 0.5 | identical |
| Madeira | 2609 | Antique Plum Medium | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 602 | Plum Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Perler | Eggplant | code 80-15248 | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Raspberry | code 80-19088 | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 82 | Plum | 5.3 | close |
| Hama | 118 | Maroon Red | 10.7 | loose |
| Artkal S | S49 | Mulberry Wood | 6.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S38 | Burgundy | 7.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N04 | Maroon | 8.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 20.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 915
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 915; the nearest, DMC 917 Plum Medium, sits at ΔE 6.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917 | Plum Medium | #9b1359 | 6.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 718 | Plum | #9c2462 | 7.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3685 | Mauve Very Dark | #881531 | 8.5 | a little lighter |
| 902 | Garnet Very Dark | #822637 | 8.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 150 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark | #ab0249 | 9.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 34 | Fuschia Dark | #7d3064 | 9.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 777 | Raspberry Very Dark | #913546 | 10.2 | lighter and more muted |
| 3834 | Grape Dark | #72375d | 10.2 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 915: lighter and darker red steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the DMC red family, L* from 36 to 13.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 915
One strand each of DMC 150 and DMC 550 models at ΔE 2.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 917, ΔE 6.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 915 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 550 Violet Very Dark | #8b0f4c | 2.5 |
| 1 × DMC 917 Plum Medium + 1 × DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark | #7a0d47 | 2.5 |
| 1 × DMC 150 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 35 Fuschia Very Dark | #85043d | 2.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 915
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #820043; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (red) | 891 | Carnation Dark | 3.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | B5200 | Snow White | 10.3:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 318 | Steel Gray Light | 4.5:1 |
Working with DMC 915
Substituting DMC 915 takes care: Anchor 1028 is more muted (ΔE 3.1), and Madeira 705 is practically the same in lightness and saturation (ΔE 0.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 915 is number 50 of 53 in the DMC red family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3685 Mauve Very Dark and down to DMC 814 Garnet Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 915 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 10.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Eggplant (ΔE 8.8), Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 5.3) and Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood (ΔE 6.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 915?
Anchor 1028 Raspberry Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 915 Plum Dark (ΔE 3.1, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1029 (ΔE 3.7) and Anchor 65 (ΔE 5.3).
What color is DMC 915?
DMC 915 Plum Dark is a dark, rich red in the red family: hex #820043, RGB 130, 0, 67, L* 27.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 915?
Inside DMC, DMC 917 Plum Medium is nearest (ΔE 6.0). From other brands, Anchor 1028 (ΔE 3.1) or Madeira 705 (ΔE 0.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 150 and DMC 550 models at ΔE 2.5.
What is DMC 915 in Perler beads?
Perler Eggplant (#6f3255) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 82 Plum (ΔE 5.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 915?
Madeira 705 Mauve Very Dark at ΔE 0.5 (identical), then Madeira 2609 at ΔE 5.6.
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DMC 915 in other brands
- Perler Eggplant ΔE 8.8
- Hama 82 Plum ΔE 5.3
- Artkal S S49 Mulberry Wood ΔE 6.1
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 8.4