921 — Copper
Reds family#BC4D2E
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.
About DMC 921
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Tuscan Ochre
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 921
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 921 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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Other threads & beads
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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 921 (Copper) in any brand.
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.
DMC 921 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 turns up.
DMC 921 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 921.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D921, Diamond Drills USA DMC921. A kit legend or drill bag marked 921 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 921
DMC threads that pair well with 921, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC921 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 1004 (Orange Spice Very Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 884 (Antique Mahogany Dark, 85%) and Anchor 349 (Chocolate Medium, 84%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 921?
No. DMC 921 (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 921?
Diamond Dotz D921 and Diamond Drills USA DMC921 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 921 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 921?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 2615 Copper (100%), Mill Hill Beads 42033 (92%), Gamma 0108 яр-оранжевый (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.