DMC 718 to J&P Coats: Thread Conversion
The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 718 (Plum) is J&P Coats 4089.
Close MatchHex #9C2462 · purples family
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Conversion Notes
J&P Coats 4089 is a close match for Plum. The specific wine-dark jewel quality of DMC 718 — positioned carefully between purple and burgundy, sitting in the specific blue-red zone that reads as plum rather than as either of its more common neighbors — requires precise dye balance to achieve and maintain across production batches, and some variation from the DMC original is worth anticipating in J&P Coats 4089. The same two failure modes apply as with other close matches in this color zone: too much red produces burgundy, too much blue produces a deeper mauve-purple. Evaluate the J&P Coats thread alongside the lighter plum family members in your design (3607, 3608, or their equivalents) to confirm it reads as the correct deep shadow end of the plum family rather than as a different color class. For colorfastness in deep plum tones, test on your project fabric with cool water before wet-blocking prized pieces, regardless of which brand you use — this is a category where testing is simply good practice. The exact-match brands (Anchor 88, Madeira 0807) are the more reliable choices for prominent plum work.
Reference quality
How We Validate This Match
This J&P Coats page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Methodology
- This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 718, the stored J&P Coats equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
- Verification status
- Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
- Source basis
- Published cross-brand floss chart mapping. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm with physical thread because sheen and dye lots still matter.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-20
- Best use
- Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.
Decision guide
When to trust DMC 718 to J&P Coats 4089
This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.
Best for
- + Replacing missing floss when DMC 718 is unavailable and J&P Coats 4089 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
- + Shortlisting a J&P Coats substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
- + Comparing this J&P Coats candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.
Watch for
- ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
- ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 718 and J&P Coats 4089 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
- ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.
Before you commit
- Compare DMC 718 and J&P Coats 4089: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
- Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.
DMC 718 to J&P Coats FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the J&P Coats equivalent of DMC 718?+
The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 718 (Plum) is J&P Coats 4089. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 718 to J&P Coats conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 718 (Plum) to J&P Coats 4089 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.
Can I mix DMC 718 and J&P Coats 4089 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 718 and J&P Coats 4089 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.
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