What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 915?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 1029 for DMC 915 Plum Dark. By color, the closest Anchor is 1029 (91% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Purples
DMC 915 Plum Dark
- Anchor equivalent
- 1029
- Closest DMC substitute
- 917 83%
Out of DMC 915 Plum Dark, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #820043
- RGB
- 130, 0, 67
- Family
- Purples
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 915
The DMC colors closest to DMC 915 Plum Dark, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 917Plum Medium83% · Closest
- 718Plum79% · Closest
- 3685Mauve Very Dark78% · Closest
- 902Garnet Very Dark78% · Closest
- 150Dusty Rose Ult Vy Dk77% · Closest
- 34Dark Fuchsia76% · Closest
DMC 915 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
|---|---|
| Anchor |
|
| Cosmo |
|
| Madeira |
|
| Gamma |
|
| Sullivans |
|
| J&P Coats |
|
| Loops & Threads |
|
Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 915
- Classic Colorworks: 098 Jelly Roll
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 805 or 604; Paternayan 320 or 350. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC purples, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 915 Plum Dark.
Stitching with DMC 915
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 915?
The closest other DMC colors are 917 Plum Medium (83%), 718 Plum (79%), 3685 Mauve Very Dark (78%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 915 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.