DMC 20Shrimp
DMC 20 — Shrimp
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #F7AF93
- RGB
- 247, 175, 147
- HSL
- 17°, 86%, 77%
- Anchor
- 328
- DMC code
- 20
- Color family
- Browns & tans
Nearest DMC colors to 20
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 20 is out of stock.
- DMC 3341
Apricot
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 3771
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 758
Terra Cotta Very Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 3825
Pumpkin Pale
ΔE 5.4
- DMC 402
Mahogany Very Light
ΔE 6.0
- DMC 722
Orange Spice Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 21
Alizarin Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 224
Shell Pink Very Light
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 152
Shell Pink Medium Light
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 754
Peach Light
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 3824
Apricot Light
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 352
Coral Light
ΔE 9.9
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 20?
- DMC 20 is Shrimp, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F7AF93 — RGB 247, 175, 147 and HSL 17°, 86%, 77% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Shrimp?
- Shrimp is DMC 20, and it converts to Anchor 328. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 20?
- DMC 20 (Shrimp) converts to Anchor 328. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 20?
- DMC 20 (Shrimp) is #F7AF93 in hex — that's RGB 247, 175, 147 or HSL 17°, 86%, 77%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- How do I shade with DMC 20?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 20 (77% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (DMC 3771) sits at 81% for highlights, and Mahogany Very Light (DMC 402) at 72% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 20?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 20 are Apricot (DMC 3341), Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (DMC 3771), Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 20 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.