DMC 918 — Red Copper Dark

• DMC 300

  Mahogany Very Dark

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 400

  Mahogany Dark

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 433

  Brown Medium

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 801

  Coffee Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 919

  Red Copper

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3857

  Rosewood Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 12.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 918?

DMC 918 is Red Copper Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #82340A — RGB 130, 52, 10 and HSL 21°, 86%, 27% — 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 Red Copper Dark?

Red Copper Dark is DMC 918, and it converts to Anchor 341. 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 918?

DMC 918 (Red Copper Dark) converts to Anchor 341. 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 918?

DMC 918 (Red Copper Dark) is #82340A in hex — that's RGB 130, 52, 10 or HSL 21°, 86%, 27%. 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 918?

To build dimension, flank DMC 918 (27% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mahogany Dark (DMC 400) sits at 31% for highlights, and Mahogany Very Dark (DMC 300) at 22% 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 918?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 918 are Mahogany Very Dark (DMC 300), Mahogany Dark (DMC 400), Brown Medium (DMC 433), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 918 is out of stock.