DMC 21
DMC 21 Alizarin Light
DMC 21 is “Alizarin Light”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 21
- Catalog name
- Alizarin Light
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#D79982- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 21?
DMC 21 is the floss DMC calls “Alizarin Light”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #D79982.
What can I use instead of DMC 21?
The closest shades to DMC 21 in the same family are DMC 3859, DMC 20, DMC 722. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 21 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.