DMC 920 Medium Copper
DMC 920 Medium Copper is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#AC5414 and RGB 172, 84, 20. The closest substitute is DMC 919 Red Copper.
Color values
| DMC code | 920 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Copper |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #AC5414 |
| RGB | 172, 84, 20 |
| HSL | 25°, 79%, 38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 919 Red Copper | View color | Close |
| 921 Copper | View color | Close |
| 400 Dark Mahogany | View color | Close |
| 975 Dark Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 301 Medium Mahogany | View color | Similar |
| 3776 Light Mahogany | 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 920 in patterns
Medium Copper sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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