DMC 900 — Burnt Orange Dark

• DMC 921

  Copper

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 720

  Orange Spice Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 946

  Burnt Orange Medium

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 606

  Orange Red Bright

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 721

  Orange Spice Medium

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 919

  Red Copper

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 11.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 900?

DMC 900 is Burnt Orange Dark, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D15807 — RGB 209, 88, 7 and HSL 24°, 94%, 42% — 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 Burnt Orange Dark?

Burnt Orange Dark is DMC 900, and it converts to Anchor 333. 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 900?

DMC 900 (Burnt Orange Dark) converts to Anchor 333. 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 900?

DMC 900 (Burnt Orange Dark) is #D15807 in hex — that's RGB 209, 88, 7 or HSL 24°, 94%, 42%. 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 900?

To build dimension, flank DMC 900 (42% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Orange Spice Dark (DMC 720) sits at 51% for highlights, and Copper Medium (DMC 920) at 38% 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 900?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 900 are Copper (DMC 921), Orange Spice Dark (DMC 720), Burnt Orange Medium (DMC 946), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 900 is out of stock.