DMC 22 — Alizarin

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 356

  Terra Cotta Medium

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 3722

  Shell Pink Medium

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 350

  Coral Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 10.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 22?

DMC 22 is Alizarin, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BC604E — RGB 188, 96, 78 and HSL 10°, 45%, 52% — 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?

Alizarin is DMC 22, and it converts to Anchor 1027. 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 22?

DMC 22 (Alizarin) converts to Anchor 1027. 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 22?

DMC 22 (Alizarin) is #BC604E in hex — that's RGB 188, 96, 78 or HSL 10°, 45%, 52%. 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 22?

To build dimension, flank DMC 22 (52% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Terra Cotta Medium (DMC 356) sits at 56% for highlights, and Rose Dark (DMC 309) at 51% 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 22?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 22 are Terra Cotta (DMC 3830), Terra Cotta Medium (DMC 356), Shell Pink Medium (DMC 3722), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 22 is out of stock.