DMC 223 Shell Pink Light
DMC 223 Shell Pink Light is a medium, rich pink with the screen hex #cc847c. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1022 Peony Medium Light at ΔE 4.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 403 Terracotta Light at ΔE 3.3 (close).
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DMC 223 Shell Pink Light
#cc847c · RGB 204, 132, 124
Closest to DMC 223 in other brands
- Anchor 1022 Peony Medium Light ΔE 4.7 close
- Madeira 403 Terracotta Light ΔE 3.3 close
- Perler Salmon ΔE 7.0 similar
- Hama 112 Blush ΔE 8.9 similar
- Artkal S S94 Warm Blush ΔE 4.8 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 13.2 loose
DMC 223 color values
| Code | 223 |
|---|---|
| Name | Shell Pink Light |
| Hex (screen) | #cc847c |
| RGB | 204, 132, 124 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 62.3, a* 26.7, b* 15.8 |
| HSL | 6°, 44 %, 64 % |
| Color family | Pink, 44 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 62.3) |
| DMC color card | row 04-04 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1022 Peony Medium Light, ΔE 4.7 |
DMC 223 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 223: the best is Madeira 403 at ΔE 3.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1022 | Peony Medium Light | 4.7 | close |
| Anchor | 969 | Wineberry Medium | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 894 | Rose Wine Medium Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 403 | Terracotta Light | 3.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2310 | Flesh Dark | 6.0 | close |
| Madeira | 405 | Salmon Medium | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Salmon | code 80-15204 | 7.0 | similar |
| Perler | Blush | code 80-19063 | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 112 | Blush | 8.9 | similar |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 9.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S94 | Warm Blush | 4.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S95 | Salmon | 6.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 13.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N20 | Light Brown | 13.8 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 223
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 223; the nearest, DMC 3778 Terra Cotta Light, sits at ΔE 4.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | #d98978 | 4.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 961 | Dusty Rose Dark | #cf7373 | 5.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 962 | Dusty Rose Medium | #e68a8a | 5.7 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3859 | Rosewood Light | #ba8b7c | 6.5 | more muted |
| 3712 | Salmon Medium | #f18787 | 7.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3722 | Shell Pink Medium | #bc6c64 | 7.4 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3687 | Mauve | #c96b70 | 7.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | #e2a099 | 7.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 223: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the DMC pink family, L* from 72 to 62.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | 72.0 |
| 3 lighter | 956 | Geranium | 71.9 |
| 2 lighter | 3712 | Salmon Medium | 67.9 |
| 1 lighter | 962 | Dusty Rose Medium | 67.2 |
| this color | 223 | Shell Pink Light | 62.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 223
One strand each of DMC 152 and DMC 22 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3778, ΔE 4.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 223 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 152 Shell Pink Medium Light + 1 × DMC 22 Alizarin | #d0857b | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3722 Shell Pink Medium + 1 × DMC 152 Shell Pink Medium Light | #d08982 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 961 Dusty Rose Dark + 1 × DMC 3859 Rosewood Light | #c58078 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 223
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #cc847c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 223
Substituting DMC 223 takes care: Anchor 1022 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 4.7), and Madeira 403 is more saturated (ΔE 3.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 223 is number 44 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; DMC 962 Dusty Rose Medium is the next one up. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 223 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Salmon (ΔE 7.0), Hama 112 Blush (ΔE 8.9) and Artkal S S94 Warm Blush (ΔE 4.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 223?
Anchor 1022 Peony Medium Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 223 Shell Pink Light (ΔE 4.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 969 (ΔE 6.3) and Anchor 894 (ΔE 6.8).
What color is DMC 223?
DMC 223 Shell Pink Light is a medium, rich pink in the pink family: hex #cc847c, RGB 204, 132, 124, L* 62.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 223?
Inside DMC, DMC 3778 Terra Cotta Light is nearest (ΔE 4.1). From other brands, Anchor 1022 (ΔE 4.7) or Madeira 403 (ΔE 3.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 152 and DMC 22 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 223 in Perler beads?
Perler Salmon (#e1747a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 112 Blush (ΔE 8.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 223?
Madeira 403 Terracotta Light at ΔE 3.3 (close), then Madeira 2310 at ΔE 6.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3859 Rosewood Light ΔE 6.5
DMC 223 in other brands
- Perler Salmon ΔE 7.0
- Hama 112 Blush ΔE 8.9
- Artkal S S94 Warm Blush ΔE 4.8
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 13.2