921 — Copper
Reds family
Need details on DMC 921? This medium, vivid red shade (Copper) is hex #BC4D2E, RGB 188, 77, 46. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 921
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 921
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 921
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 921
DMC threads that pair well with 921, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 921 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 921
Copper (catalog code DMC 921) is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. With a confident and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in hearts and holiday designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring bold accents and berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 921?
DMC 921 is called Copper. It's a medium red shade (hex #BC4D2E, RGB 188, 77, 46) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 921?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 921 (Copper) is Anchor 339 (Mahogany) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 326 (Orange Spice Dark, 81%) and Anchor 335 (Orange Red, 76%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 921?
The closest DMC threads to 921 are 720 Orange Spice dark (ΔE 4.63), 900 Burnt Orange dark (ΔE 5.1), and 3776 Mahogany light (ΔE 5.58). These are useful substitutes when 921 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 921?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 921 (Copper) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 921 (Copper)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 921 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.