DMC 922 — Copper Light

• DMC 946

  Burnt Orange Medium

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 971

  Pumpkin

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 721

  Orange Spice Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 921

  Copper

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 720

  Orange Spice Dark

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 970

  Pumpkin Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 740

  Tangerine

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 9.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 922?

DMC 922 is Copper Light, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E27323 — RGB 226, 115, 35 and HSL 25°, 77%, 51% — 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 Light?

Copper Light is DMC 922, 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 922?

DMC 922 (Copper Light) 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 922?

DMC 922 (Copper Light) is #E27323 in hex — that's RGB 226, 115, 35 or HSL 25°, 77%, 51%. 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 922?

To build dimension, flank DMC 922 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pumpkin (DMC 971) sits at 48% for highlights, and Burnt Orange Medium (DMC 946) at 47% 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 922?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 922 are Burnt Orange Medium (DMC 946), Mahogany Light (DMC 3776), Pumpkin (DMC 971), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 922 is out of stock.