What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 22?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 884 for DMC 22 Alizarin. By color, the closest Anchor is 884 (81% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Reds
DMC 22 Alizarin
- Anchor equivalent
- 884
- Closest DMC substitute
- 816 88%
Out of DMC 22 Alizarin, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #922A29
- RGB
- 146, 42, 41
- Family
- Reds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 22
The DMC colors closest to DMC 22 Alizarin, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 816Garnet88% · Great
- 3777Terra Cotta Vy Dk88% · Great
- 498Red Dark87% · Great
- 815Garnet Medium84% · Closest
- 355Terra Cotta Dark82% · Closest
- 304Red Medium81% · Closest
DMC 22 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 148 or 209; Paternayan 900 or 400. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC reds, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 22 Alizarin.
Stitching with DMC 22
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 22?
The closest other DMC colors are 816 Garnet (88%), 3777 Terra Cotta Vy Dk (88%), 498 Red Dark (87%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 22 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.