What color is DMC 921?

DMC 921 is Copper, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C66218 (RGB 198, 98, 24), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 921?

Anchor 1003 is the closest published match for DMC 921. 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 921?

Among DMC's 3 Copper shades, the next lighter one is DMC 922 Light Copper and the next darker one is DMC 920 Medium Copper.

Can I get DMC 921 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 921 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

921

DMC 921 Copper

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 921.

Code921

NameCopper

Hex#C66218

RGB198, 98, 24

HSL26°, 78%, 44%

CIELAB52.7, 35.7, 55.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 921 is Anchor 1003. 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 921 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 921

Color-wheel combinations that start from 921, 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.

921CopperThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

921CopperThis color
702Kelly Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 921?: DMC 921 is Copper, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C66218 (RGB 198, 98, 24), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 921?: Anchor 1003 is the closest published match for DMC 921. 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 921?: Among DMC's 3 Copper shades, the next lighter one is DMC 922 Light Copper and the next darker one is DMC 920 Medium Copper.
Can I get DMC 921 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 921 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 921

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