DMC 918
DMC 918 Red Copper Dark
DMC 918 is “Red Copper Dark”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 918
- Catalog name
- Red Copper Dark
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#82340A- 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-1101 Transp. Dk. Topaz
#8D4A1E
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 918?
DMC 918 is the floss DMC calls “Red Copper Dark”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #82340A.
What can I use instead of DMC 918?
The closest shades to DMC 918 in the same family are DMC 300, DMC 400, DMC 801. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 918 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.