DMC 921 Copper
DMC 921 Copper is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C66218 and RGB 198, 98, 24. The closest substitute is DMC 922 Light Copper.
Color values
| DMC code | 921 |
|---|---|
| Name | Copper |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C66218 |
| RGB | 198, 98, 24 |
| HSL | 26°, 78%, 44% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 922 Light Copper | View color | Close |
| 920 Medium Copper | View color | Close |
| 900 Dark Burnt Orange | View color | Close |
| 3776 Light Mahogany | View color | Similar |
| 919 Red Copper | View color | Similar |
| 721 Medium Orange Spice | 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 921 in patterns
Copper 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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