DMC 221 — Shell Pink Very Dark

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3831

  Raspberry Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3803

  Mauve Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 9.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 221?

DMC 221 is Shell Pink Very Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #883E43 — RGB 136, 62, 67 and HSL 356°, 37%, 39% — 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 Shell Pink Very Dark?

Shell Pink Very Dark is DMC 221, and it converts to Anchor 897. 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 221?

DMC 221 (Shell Pink Very Dark) converts to Anchor 897. 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 221?

DMC 221 (Shell Pink Very Dark) is #883E43 in hex — that's RGB 136, 62, 67 or HSL 356°, 37%, 39%. 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 221?

To build dimension, flank DMC 221 (39% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Shell Pink Dark (DMC 3721) sits at 46% for highlights, and Garnet Very Dark (DMC 902) at 33% 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 221?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 221 are Raspberry Very Dark (DMC 777), Antique Mauve Medium Dark (DMC 315), Garnet Very Dark (DMC 902), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 221 is out of stock.