What color is DMC 21?

DMC 21 is Light Alizarin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D79982 (RGB 215, 153, 130), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 21?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 21. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 21?

DMC 21 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Alizarin shades. The next darker one is DMC 22 Alizarin.

Can I get DMC 21 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 21. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3064 Desert Sand.

DMC color chart

DMC 21 Light Alizarin

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 21.

Code21

NameLight Alizarin

Hex#D79982

RGB215, 153, 130

HSL16°, 52%, 68%

CIELAB68.6, 20.3, 21.3

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 21. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Alizarin shades

All 2 DMC Alizarin shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 21 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 21

Color-wheel combinations that start from 21, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

21Light AlizarinThis color
519Sky Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3733Dusty Rose
21Light AlizarinThis color
834Very Light Golden Olive

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

21Light AlizarinThis color
954Nile Green
209Dark Lavender

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

21Light AlizarinThis color
959Medium Sea Green
799Medium Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 21?: DMC 21 is Light Alizarin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D79982 (RGB 215, 153, 130), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 21?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 21. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 21?: DMC 21 is the lightest of DMC's 2 Alizarin shades. The next darker one is DMC 22 Alizarin.
Can I get DMC 21 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 21. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3064 Desert Sand.

Chart with 21

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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