DMC 917 to Anchor: Thread Conversion

Anchor 78 is an exact match for DMC 917 Medium Plum. The warm red-purple quality of 917 — what makes it read as plum rather than violet or magenta — is accurately preserved in Anchor's formulation. For wisteria, iris, and dahlia designs where 917 carries the primary petal fill, Anchor 78 delivers comparable coverage and color character. The subtle sheen difference between Anchor and DMC thread is worth noting for pieces where the relationship between light and saturated color has been carefully considered.