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DMC 920 Medium Copper

DMC 920 Medium Copper is a oranges embroidery floss color with hex #ac5b2e, RGB 172, 91, 46, and HSL 21, 58%, 43%. In cross stitch, it works best as a mid-tone warm highlight and autumn color, especially for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering.

What Color Is DMC 920 Medium Copper?

DMC 920 is a oranges DMC thread shade. Its digital reference is #ac5b2e, but real embroidery floss can shift slightly with fabric color, room light, daylight, and the number of strands used.

How Do You Use DMC 920 in Cross Stitch?

  • pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering
  • golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes
  • playful accents in beginner-friendly designs

Which Colors Pair With DMC 920?

This shade pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens. It is especially practical for pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes when you want a palette that still maps to real DMC floss.

Which DMC Colors Are Closest to 920?

These nearby shades are sorted by digital color distance, so they are useful starting points for substitutions, shading, or palette edits.

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Which Related DMC Colors Work With DMC 920?

Use these related oranges shades when you need a lighter, darker, or neighboring DMC option in the same color family.

Create a Pattern With DMC 920

StitchCraft can convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern and match the image colors to real DMC thread choices. Use this color as a palette reference, then adjust color count, fabric size, and PDF export settings in the app.

DMC 920 Medium Copper FAQ

Quick answers for color matching, substitutions, and practical cross stitch use.

What color is DMC 920 Medium Copper?

DMC 920 Medium Copper is a oranges embroidery floss color with hex #ac5b2e and RGB 172, 91, 46. In cross stitch, it works as a mid-tone warm highlight and autumn color.

What is DMC 920 used for in cross stitch?

DMC 920 is useful for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering. It can also support golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes, especially when you need a oranges shade that fits real DMC thread palettes.

Which DMC colors are closest to 920?

The closest colors in this chart are DMC 918 Dark Red Copper, DMC 301 Medium Mahogany, DMC 3826 Golden Brown. Always compare the colors in your pattern before substituting, because nearby colors can still change shading and contrast.

Can I use hex #ac5b2e as DMC 920?

Hex #ac5b2e is the digital reference shown for DMC 920. It is useful for previews and planning, but real embroidery floss can look different under room light, daylight, and against different fabric colors.

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