DMC 21Alizarin Light
DMC 21 — Alizarin Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D79982
- RGB
- 215, 153, 130
- Anchor
- 1013
- DMC code
- 21
Nearest DMC colors to 21
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 21 is out of stock.
- DMC 3064
Desert Sand
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 3778
Terra Cotta Light
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 758
Terra Cotta Very Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3859
Rosewood Light
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 152
Shell Pink Medium Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 20
Shrimp
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 722
Orange Spice Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 3341
Apricot
ΔE 7.7
- DMC 223
Shell Pink Light
ΔE 8.2
- DMC 407
Desert Sand Medium
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 402
Mahogany Very Light
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 3771
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light
ΔE 9.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 21?
- DMC 21 (Alizarin Light) converts to Anchor 1013. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 21?
- DMC 21 (Alizarin Light) is #D79982 in hex, or RGB 215, 153, 130. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 21?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 21 are Desert Sand (DMC 3064), Terra Cotta Light (DMC 3778), Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 21 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.