DMC 21 Alizarin Light
DMC 21 Alizarin Light is a light, soft beige with the screen hex #d79982. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 9575 Brick Medium Light, very close at ΔE 2.3; in Madeira, use Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh (ΔE 5.7, close).
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DMC 21 Alizarin Light
#d79982 · RGB 215, 153, 130
Closest to DMC 21 in other brands
- Anchor 9575 Brick Medium Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh ΔE 5.7 close
- Perler Brick ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S50 Mandys Pink ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 8.9 similar
DMC 21 color values
| Code | 21 |
|---|---|
| Name | Alizarin Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d79982 |
| RGB | 215, 153, 130 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.6, a* 20.3, b* 21.3 |
| HSL | 16°, 52 %, 68 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 22 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.6) |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 9575 Brick Medium Light, ΔE 2.3 |
DMC 21 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 21: the best is Anchor 9575 at ΔE 2.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 9575 | Brick Medium Light | 2.3 | very close |
| Anchor | 1008 | Chicory Medium | 2.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 882 | Copper Medium Light | 2.8 | very close |
| Madeira | 2313 | Peach Flesh | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2605 | Peach Very Light | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 403 | Terracotta Light | 7.4 | similar |
| Perler | Brick | code 80-15273 | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Fawn | code 80-15205 | 8.0 | similar |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 5.9 | close |
| Hama | 75 | Tan | 8.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S50 | Mandys Pink | 3.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S18 | Sand | 4.2 | close |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 9.0 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 21
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 21; the nearest, DMC 3064 Desert Sand, sits at ΔE 5.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3064 | Desert Sand | #c48e70 | 5.5 | darker |
| 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | #d98978 | 5.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | #eeaa9b | 6.3 | lighter |
| 3859 | Rosewood Light | #ba8b7c | 6.6 | darker and more muted |
| 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | #e2a099 | 6.9 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 20 | Shrimp | #f7af93 | 6.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3341 | Apricot | #fcab98 | 7.7 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 223 | Shell Pink Light | #cc847c | 8.2 | darker |
Shading DMC 21: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the DMC beige and tan family, L* from 86 to 66.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3824 | Apricot Light | 86.3 |
| 3 lighter | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | 80.5 |
| 2 lighter | 437 | Tan Light | 78.5 |
| 1 lighter | 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | 75.6 |
| this color | 21 | Alizarin Light | 68.6 |
| 1 darker | 3032 | Mocha Brown Medium | 66.7 |
| 2 darker | 612 | Drab Brown Light | 65.9 |
| 3 darker | 841 | Beige Brown Light | 65.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 21
One strand each of DMC 758 and DMC 407 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3064, ΔE 5.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 21 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light + 1 × DMC 407 Desert Sand Medium | #d69782 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 3773 Desert Sand Dark | #d89d87 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 3064 Desert Sand + 1 × DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light | #da9d88 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 21
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d79982; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 21
Anchor 9575 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 21. It is slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.3 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 21 is number 22 of 26 in the DMC beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light and down to DMC 3032 Mocha Brown Medium. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 21 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brick (ΔE 7.7), Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 5.9) and Artkal S S50 Mandys Pink (ΔE 3.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 21?
Anchor 9575 Brick Medium Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 21 Alizarin Light (ΔE 2.3, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 1008 (ΔE 2.5) and Anchor 882 (ΔE 2.8).
What color is DMC 21?
DMC 21 Alizarin Light is a light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #d79982, RGB 215, 153, 130, L* 68.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 21?
Inside DMC, DMC 3064 Desert Sand is nearest (ΔE 5.5). From other brands, Anchor 9575 (ΔE 2.3) or Madeira 2313 (ΔE 5.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 758 and DMC 407 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 21 in Perler beads?
Perler Brick (#fc9574) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 5.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 21?
Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh at ΔE 5.7 (close), then Madeira 2605 at ΔE 7.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3859 Rosewood Light ΔE 6.6
- DMC 223 Shell Pink Light ΔE 8.2
DMC 21 in other brands
- Perler Brick ΔE 7.7
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 5.9
- Artkal S S50 Mandys Pink ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 8.9