DMC 221Shell Pink Very Dark
DMC 221 — Shell Pink Very Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #883E43
- RGB
- 136, 62, 67
- Anchor
- 897
- DMC code
- 221
Nearest DMC colors to 221
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 221 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 136, 62, 67. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.