920 — Copper medium
Reds family#A43D25
DMC 920 — Copper medium — has hex #A43D25 and RGB 164, 61, 37. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 920
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Sienna Ochre
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 920
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 920 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 920 (Copper medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 920
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 920
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 920 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 Copper medium turns up.
DMC 920 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 920.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D920, Diamond Drills USA DMC920. A kit legend or drill bag marked 920 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 920
DMC threads that pair well with 920, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC920 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 920
Meet DMC 920, Copper medium — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for roses and hearts. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday designs or bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 920 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 920 is Copper medium — a medium-dark red thread (hex #A43D25, RGB 164, 61, 37). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 920?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 920 (Copper medium) is Anchor 355 (Chocolate Medium Dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 370 (Coffee Medium, 80%) and Anchor 341 (Mahogany Dark, 76%).
Which DMC threads are close to 920?
The closest DMC threads to 920 are 301 Mahogany medium (ΔE 4.58), 900 Burnt Orange dark (ΔE 6.57), and 3826 Golden Brown (ΔE 6.59). These are useful substitutes when 920 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 920 good for?
DMC 920 (Copper medium) 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 920.
What fabric color works best with DMC 920 (Copper medium)?
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, 920 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 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 920?
No. DMC 920 (Copper medium) 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 920?
Diamond Dotz D920 and Diamond Drills USA DMC920 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 920 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 920?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 2625 Copper medium (100%), Eterna Silk 880 Orange Spice Very Dark (100%), Vineyard Silk 029 Spice (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.