922 — Copper light
Oranges family#D7633A
Below: DMC 922 (Copper light), a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #D7633A and RGB 215, 99, 58. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 922
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Terracotta
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 922
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 922 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 922 (Copper light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 922
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 922
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 922 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 light turns up.
DMC 922 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 922.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D922, Diamond Drills USA DMC922. A kit legend or drill bag marked 922 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 922
DMC threads that pair well with 922, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC922 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 922
DMC 922 is the floss known as Copper light: a vivid, medium member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The rich and lively character of this shade lends itself well to warm accents and seasonal designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for pumpkins and marigolds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 922 look like?
DMC 922 (Copper light) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #D7633A and RGB 215, 99, 58. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 922?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 922 (Copper light) is Anchor 1048 (Copper Medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light, 76%) and Anchor 1049 (Copper Medium Dark, 76%).
What DMC colors are similar to 922?
The closest DMC threads to 922 are 3853 Autumn Gold dark (ΔE 3.99), 721 Orange Spice medium (ΔE 4.88), and 3776 Mahogany light (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when 922 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 922?
Reach for DMC 922 (Copper light) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 922.
What fabric color works best with DMC 922 (Copper light)?
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, 922 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.7:1 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 922?
No. DMC 922 (Copper light) 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 922?
Diamond Dotz D922 and Diamond Drills USA DMC922 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 922 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 922?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Caron 3051 Red Orange (92%), Rainbow Gallery S1060 Very Dark Flesh (91%), Gamma 3205 св.коричневый (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.