What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 922?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 1003 for DMC 922 Copper Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 1003 (94% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Oranges
DMC 922 Copper Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 1003
- Closest DMC substitute
- 946 88%
Out of DMC 922 Copper Light, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #E27323
- RGB
- 226, 115, 35
- Family
- Oranges
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 922
The DMC colors closest to DMC 922 Copper Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 946Burnt Orange Med88% · Great
- 3776Mahogany Light87% · Great
- 971Pumpkin83% · Closest
- 721Orange Spice Med82% · Closest
- 921Copper81% · Closest
- 720Orange Spice Dark80% · Closest
DMC 922 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 865 or 697; Paternayan 810 or 485. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC oranges, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 922 Copper Light.
Stitching with DMC 922
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 922?
The closest other DMC colors are 946 Burnt Orange Med (88%), 3776 Mahogany Light (87%), 971 Pumpkin (83%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 922 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.