DMC 919 — Red Copper

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 400

  Mahogany Dark

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 918

  Red Copper Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 433

  Brown Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 921

  Copper

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 11.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 919?

DMC 919 is Red Copper, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A64510 — RGB 166, 69, 16 and HSL 21°, 82%, 36% — 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?

Red Copper is DMC 919, and it converts to Anchor 340. 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 919?

DMC 919 (Red Copper) converts to Anchor 340. 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 919?

DMC 919 (Red Copper) is #A64510 in hex — that's RGB 166, 69, 16 or HSL 21°, 82%, 36%. 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 919?

To build dimension, flank DMC 919 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Copper Medium (DMC 920) sits at 38% for highlights, and Mahogany Dark (DMC 400) at 31% 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 919?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 919 are Copper Medium (DMC 920), Mahogany Dark (DMC 400), Golden Brown Dark (DMC 975), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 919 is out of stock.