221 DMC color
Shell Pink Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 221
- Name
- Shell Pink Very Dark
- Hex
- #883E43
- RGB (0-255)
- 136, 62, 67
- CIELAB (D65)
- 36.15, 32.10, 12.22
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 221
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 777 Raspberry Very Dark | #913546 | 3.81 |
| 315 Antique Mauve Medium Dark | #814952 | 5.22 |
| 902 Garnet Very Dark | #822637 | 5.76 |
| 3721 Shell Pink Dark | #A14B51 | 6.27 |
| 3802 Antique Mauve Very Darkv | #714149 | 6.67 |
Free patterns to try with 221
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Shell Pink Very Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 221. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Shell Pink Very Dark 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.