DMC 20 Shrimp
DMC 20 Shrimp is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F8B497 and RGB 248, 180, 151. The closest substitute is DMC 3825 Pale Pumpkin.
Color values
| DMC code | 20 |
|---|---|
| Name | Shrimp |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F8B497 |
| RGB | 248, 180, 151 |
| HSL | 18°, 87%, 78% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3825 Pale Pumpkin | View color | Close |
| 3341 Apricot | View color | Close |
| 758 Very Light Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 3771 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 353 Peach | View color | Close |
| 437 Light Tan | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 20 in patterns
Shrimp sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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