What color is DMC 920?

DMC 920 is Medium Copper, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AC5414 (RGB 172, 84, 20), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 920?

Anchor 1004 is the closest published match for DMC 920, and some conversion charts list Anchor 339 or Anchor 884 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 920?

DMC 920 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Copper shades. The next lighter one is DMC 921 Copper.

Can I get DMC 920 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 920 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

920

DMC 920 Medium Copper

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 920.

Code920

NameMedium Copper

Hex#AC5414

RGB172, 84, 20

HSL25°, 79%, 38%

CIELAB45.9, 32.3, 49.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 920 is Anchor 1004 (some charts list 339 or 884). See the full 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.

DMC Copper shades

All 3 DMC Copper shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 920 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 920

Color-wheel combinations that start from 920, 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.

920Medium CopperThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Analogous

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

304Medium Red
920Medium CopperThis color
581Moss Green

Triadic

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

920Medium CopperThis color
701Light Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

920Medium CopperThis color
958Dark Sea Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 920?: DMC 920 is Medium Copper, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #AC5414 (RGB 172, 84, 20), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 920?: Anchor 1004 is the closest published match for DMC 920, and some conversion charts list Anchor 339 or Anchor 884 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 920?: DMC 920 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Copper shades. The next lighter one is DMC 921 Copper.
Can I get DMC 920 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 920 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 920

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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