919 — Red Copper
Reds family#912920
Need details on DMC 919? This medium-dark, vivid red shade (Red Copper) is hex #912920, RGB 145, 41, 32. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 919
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Terracotta Brown
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 919
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 919 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 919 (Red Copper) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 919
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 919
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 919 (Red Copper) sits a hair from DMC 22 (Alizarin) (ΔE 2.78) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 919 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Red Copper turns up.
DMC 919 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 919.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D919, Diamond Drills USA DMC919. A kit legend or drill bag marked 919 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 919
DMC threads that pair well with 919, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC919 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 919
Meet DMC 919, Red Copper — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with true red tones. Stitchers describe its character as intense and saturated, perfect for roses and hearts. It blends comfortably into projects centered on holiday designs and bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 919 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 919 is Red Copper — a medium-dark red thread (hex #912920, RGB 145, 41, 32). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 919?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 919 (Red Copper) is Anchor 1015 (Mahogany Ultra Very Dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 351 (Copper Dark, 85%) and Anchor 1005 (Christmas Red Ultra Very Dark, 83%).
Which DMC threads are close to 919?
The closest DMC threads to 919 are 22 Alizarin (ΔE 2.78), 355 Terra Cotta dark (ΔE 4.07), and 817 Coral Red very dark (ΔE 4.51). These are useful substitutes when 919 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 919 good for?
DMC 919 (Red Copper) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 919.
What fabric color works best with DMC 919 (Red Copper)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 919 has a contrast ratio of about 8.3:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 919?
No. DMC 919 (Red Copper) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 919?
Diamond Dotz D919 and Diamond Drills USA DMC919 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 919 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 919?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kimono Silk 314 Pagoda (93%), Needle Necessities C177 Dark Rust (92%), Vineyard Silk 134 Lipstick (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.