Garden K Initial
Includes DMC 21 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor21 DMC color
Alizarin Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 21
- Name
- Alizarin Light
- Hex
- #D79982
- RGB (0-255)
- 215, 153, 130
- CIELAB (D65)
- 68.64, 20.34, 21.34
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 21
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3064 Desert Sand | #C48E70 | 5.49 |
| 3778 Terra Cotta Light | #D98978 | 5.56 |
| 758 Terra Cotta Very Light | #EEAA9B | 6.35 |
| 3859 Rosewood Light | #BA8B7C | 6.63 |
| 152 Shell Pink Medium Light | #E2A099 | 6.88 |
Free patterns using DMC 21
Six Ginger Cat Poses
Includes DMC 21 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Alizarin Light 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.