DMC 20
DMC 20 Shrimp
DMC 20 is “Shrimp”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 20
- Catalog name
- Shrimp
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#F7AF93- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-824 Silk Glazed
#F1B19D
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 20?
DMC 20 is the floss DMC calls “Shrimp”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #F7AF93.
What can I use instead of DMC 20?
The closest shades to DMC 20 in the same family are DMC 3771, DMC 3825, DMC 402. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 20 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.