What color is DMC 22?

DMC 22 is Alizarin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BC604E (RGB 188, 96, 78), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 22?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 22. 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 22?

DMC 22 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Alizarin shades. The next lighter one is DMC 21 Light Alizarin.

Can I get DMC 22 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 22. The closest color on that chart is DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta.

DMC color chart

DMC 22 Alizarin

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 22.

Code22

NameAlizarin

Hex#BC604E

RGB188, 96, 78

HSL10°, 45%, 52%

CIELAB51.4, 35.3, 27.2

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 22. 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 22 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 22

Color-wheel combinations that start from 22, 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.

22AlizarinThis color
807Peacock Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

22AlizarinThis color
702Kelly Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 22?: DMC 22 is Alizarin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BC604E (RGB 188, 96, 78), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 22?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 22. 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 22?: DMC 22 is the darkest of DMC's 2 Alizarin shades. The next lighter one is DMC 21 Light Alizarin.
Can I get DMC 22 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 22. The closest color on that chart is DMC 356 Medium Terra Cotta.

Chart with 22

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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