22 — Alizarin
Reds family#922A29
Need details on DMC 22? This medium-dark, vivid red shade (Alizarin) is hex #922A29, RGB 146, 42, 41. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 22
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Ruby
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 22
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 22 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 22 (Alizarin) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 22
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 22
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) is so near (ΔE 2.27), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 22 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Alizarin turns up.
DMC 22 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 22.
Diamond painting: 22 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 22
DMC threads that pair well with 22, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC22 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 22
DMC 22 (Alizarin) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family with true red tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in valentines and poppies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cardinal birds and apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 22 look like?
DMC 22 (Alizarin) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #922A29 and RGB 146, 42, 41. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 22?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 22 (Alizarin) is Anchor 1005 (Christmas Red Ultra Very Dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1015 (Mahogany Ultra Very Dark, 88%) and Anchor 1006 (Dusty Rose Very Dark, 81%).
What DMC colors are similar to 22?
The closest DMC threads to 22 are 355 Terra Cotta dark (ΔE 2.27), 919 Red Copper (ΔE 2.78), and 3777 Terra Cotta very dark (ΔE 4.01). These are useful substitutes when 22 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 22?
Reach for DMC 22 (Alizarin) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 22.
What fabric color works best with DMC 22 (Alizarin)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 22 has a contrast ratio of about 8.1:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 22?
No. DMC 22 (Alizarin) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 22?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 3206 красно-коричневый (96%), Gloriana Silk Floss 162 Schoolhouse Red (95%), Eterna Silk 1260 Brick Red Very Dark (95%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.