DMC 920 — Copper Medium

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 919

  Red Copper

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 921

  Copper

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 400

  Mahogany Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 780

  Topaz Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 920?

DMC 920 is Copper Medium, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #AC5414 — RGB 172, 84, 20 and HSL 25°, 79%, 38% — 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 Copper Medium?

Copper Medium is DMC 920, and it converts to Anchor 1004. 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 920?

DMC 920 (Copper Medium) converts to Anchor 1004. 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 920?

DMC 920 (Copper Medium) is #AC5414 in hex — that's RGB 172, 84, 20 or HSL 25°, 79%, 38%. 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 920?

To build dimension, flank DMC 920 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mahogany Medium (DMC 301) sits at 44% for highlights, and Red Copper (DMC 919) at 36% 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 920?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 920 are Mahogany Medium (DMC 301), Red Copper (DMC 919), Golden Brown Dark (DMC 975), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 920 is out of stock.