DMC 22 Alizarin
DMC 22 Alizarin is a Reds family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#D73F54 and RGB 215, 63, 84. The closest substitute is DMC 3801 Very Dark Melon.
Color values
| DMC code | 22 |
|---|---|
| Name | Alizarin |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #D73F54 |
| RGB | 215, 63, 84 |
| HSL | 352°, 66%, 55% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3801 Very Dark Melon | View color | Close |
| 335 Rose | View color | Close |
| 321 Red | View color | Close |
| 349 Dark Coral | View color | Close |
| 3832 Medium Raspberry | View color | Close |
| 304 Medium Red | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 22 in patterns
Alizarin sits in the Reds family and works as a warm accent color. It is a natural fit for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details, and for small focal points that need strong contrast.
- Pairs well with deep neutrals, soft pinks, cream backgrounds.
- Pattern ideas: rose motifs, Valentine designs, Christmas ornaments.
- Also useful for warm shadows in portraits and gift patterns.
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