What color is DMC 221?

DMC 221 is Very Dark Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #883E43 (RGB 136, 62, 67), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 221?

Anchor 897 is the closest published match for DMC 221. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 221?

DMC 221 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3721 Dark Shell Pink.

Can I get DMC 221 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 221 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 221 Very Dark Shell Pink

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 221.

Code221

NameVery Dark Shell Pink

Hex#883E43

RGB136, 62, 67

HSL356°, 37%, 39%

CIELAB36.1, 32.1, 12.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 221 is Anchor 897. See the full 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 Shell Pink shades

All 7 DMC Shell Pink 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 221 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 221

Color-wheel combinations that start from 221, 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.

221Very Dark Shell PinkThis color
3847Dark Teal Green

Analogous

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

34Dark Fuschia
221Very Dark Shell PinkThis color
869Very Dark Hazelnut Brown

Triadic

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

221Very Dark Shell PinkThis color
988Medium Forest Green
796Dark Royal Blue

Split complementary

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

221Very Dark Shell PinkThis color
505Jade Green
824Very Dark Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 221?: DMC 221 is Very Dark Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #883E43 (RGB 136, 62, 67), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 221?: Anchor 897 is the closest published match for DMC 221. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 221?: DMC 221 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3721 Dark Shell Pink.
Can I get DMC 221 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 221 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 221

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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