DMC 922 Light Copper
DMC 922 Light Copper is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E27323 and RGB 226, 115, 35. The closest substitute is DMC 921 Copper.
Color values
| DMC code | 922 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Copper |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E27323 |
| RGB | 226, 115, 35 |
| HSL | 25°, 77%, 51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 921 Copper | View color | Close |
| 900 Dark Burnt Orange | View color | Close |
| 721 Medium Orange Spice | View color | Close |
| 720 Dark Orange Spice | View color | Similar |
| 946 Medium Burnt Orange | View color | Similar |
| 971 Pumpkin | 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 922 in patterns
Light 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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