What color is DMC 20?

DMC 20 is Shrimp, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F7AF93 (RGB 247, 175, 147), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 20?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 20. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 20?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 3825 Pale Pumpkin is a little lighter and DMC 21 Light Alizarin is a little darker.

Can I get DMC 20 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 20. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3341 Apricot.

DMC color chart

DMC 20 Shrimp

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 20.

Code20

NameShrimp

Hex#F7AF93

RGB247, 175, 147

HSL17°, 86%, 77%

CIELAB77.6, 22.9, 24.9

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 20. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 20 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 20

Color-wheel combinations that start from 20, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

20ShrimpThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

20ShrimpThis color
14Pale Apple Green
553Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 20?: DMC 20 is Shrimp, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F7AF93 (RGB 247, 175, 147), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 20?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 20. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 20?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 3825 Pale Pumpkin is a little lighter and DMC 21 Light Alizarin is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 20 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 20. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3341 Apricot.

Chart with 20

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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