DMC 921 — Copper

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 946

  Burnt Orange Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 720

  Orange Spice Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 10.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 921?

DMC 921 is Copper, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C66218 — RGB 198, 98, 24 and HSL 26°, 78%, 44% — 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?

Copper is DMC 921, and it converts to Anchor 1003. 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 921?

DMC 921 (Copper) converts to Anchor 1003. 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 921?

DMC 921 (Copper) is #C66218 in hex — that's RGB 198, 98, 24 or HSL 26°, 78%, 44%. 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 921?

To build dimension, flank DMC 921 (44% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mahogany Light (DMC 3776) sits at 52% 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 921?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 921 are Burnt Orange Dark (DMC 900), Mahogany Medium (DMC 301), Mahogany Light (DMC 3776), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 921 is out of stock.