DMC 21Alizarin Light
DMC 21 — Alizarin Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D79982
- RGB
- 215, 153, 130
- HSL
- 16°, 52%, 68%
- Anchor
- 1013
- DMC code
- 21
- Color family
- Browns & tans
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 color is DMC 21?
- DMC 21 is Alizarin Light, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D79982 — RGB 215, 153, 130 and HSL 16°, 52%, 68% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Alizarin Light?
- Alizarin Light is DMC 21, and it converts to Anchor 1013. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.
- 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 — that's RGB 215, 153, 130 or HSL 16°, 52%, 68%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- How do I shade with DMC 21?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 21 (68% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758) sits at 77% for highlights, and Desert Sand (DMC 3064) at 60% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.
- 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.