20 DMC color
Shrimp. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 20
- Name
- Shrimp
- Hex
- #F7AF93
- RGB (0-255)
- 247, 175, 147
- CIELAB (D65)
- 77.61, 22.94, 24.87
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 20
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3341 Apricot | #FCAB98 | 3.96 |
| 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | #F4BBA9 | 4.65 |
| 758 Terra Cotta Very Light | #EEAA9B | 4.72 |
| 3825 Pumpkin Pale | #FDBD96 | 5.39 |
| 402 Mahogany Very Light | #F7A777 | 6.03 |
Free patterns to try with 20
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Shrimp, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 20. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Shrimp in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.