DMC 23 Apple Blossom
DMC 23 Apple Blossom (#ede2ed) is a very light gray. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1 Snow White at ΔE 7.2 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 6.2 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 23 Apple Blossom
#ede2ed · RGB 237, 226, 237
Closest to DMC 23 in other brands
- Anchor 1 Snow White ΔE 7.2 similar
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 6.2 similar
- Perler White ΔE 10.5 loose
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 9.0 similar
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 6.2 similar
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 7.8 similar
DMC 23 color values
| Code | 23 |
|---|---|
| Name | Apple Blossom |
| Hex (screen) | #ede2ed |
| RGB | 237, 226, 237 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 91.0, a* 5.7, b* -4.0 |
| HSL | 300°, 23 %, 91 % |
| Color family | Gray, 3 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 91.0) |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1 Snow White, ΔE 7.2 |
DMC 23 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 23: the best is Madeira 1804 at ΔE 6.2.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1 | Snow White | 7.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 271 | Soft Carnation | 8.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 2 | White | 8.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 2402 | Off White | 8.7 | similar |
| Madeira | White | White | 9.1 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 10.5 | loose |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 10.5 | loose |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 9.0 | similar |
| Hama | 01 | White | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 6.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE1 | Moon | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 7.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 8.9 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 23
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 23; the nearest, DMC 27 White Violet, sits at ΔE 4.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | White Violet | #f0eef9 | 4.4 | a little lighter |
| 24 | White Lavender | #e0d7ee | 5.2 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | #d7cbd3 | 5.4 | darker |
| 25 | Lavender Ultra Light | #dad2e9 | 5.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 01 | White Tin | #e3e3e6 | 6.6 | slightly more muted |
| 153 | Violet Very Light | #e6ccd9 | 6.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 819 | Baby Pink Light | #ffeeeb | 6.9 | a little lighter |
| 3713 | Salmon Very Light | #ffe2e2 | 7.5 | slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 23: lighter and darker gray steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 91 to 83.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| this color | 23 | Apple Blossom | 91.0 |
| 1 darker | 02 | Tin | 86.0 |
| 2 darker | 415 | Pearl Gray | 84.6 |
| 3 darker | 453 | Shell Gray Light | 83.4 |
| 4 darker | 3743 | Antique Violet Very Light | 82.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 23
One strand each of DMC 24 and DMC 819 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 27, ΔE 4.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 24 White Lavender + 1 × DMC 819 Baby Pink Light | #f0e3ed | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light + 1 × DMC 819 Baby Pink Light | #ede1ea | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 211 Lavender Light + 1 × DMC Blanc White | #f0e5ee | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 23
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ede2ed; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 23
Substituting DMC 23 takes care: Anchor 1 is lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 7.2), and Madeira 1804 is darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 6.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 23 is number 3 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with DMC 02 Tin. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 23 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 16.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler White (ΔE 10.5), Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 9.0) and Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa (ΔE 6.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 23?
Anchor 1 Snow White is the closest Anchor match to DMC 23 Apple Blossom (ΔE 7.2, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 271 (ΔE 8.4) and Anchor 2 (ΔE 8.9).
What color is DMC 23?
DMC 23 Apple Blossom is a very light gray in the gray family: hex #ede2ed, RGB 237, 226, 237, L* 91.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 23?
Inside DMC, DMC 27 White Violet is nearest (ΔE 4.4). From other brands, Anchor 1 (ΔE 7.2) or Madeira 1804 (ΔE 6.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 24 and DMC 819 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 23 in Perler beads?
Perler White (#eaefee) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.5 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 9.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 23?
Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 6.2 (similar), then Madeira 2402 at ΔE 8.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 24 White Lavender ΔE 5.2
- DMC 3743 Antique Violet Very Light ΔE 5.4
- DMC 153 Violet Very Light ΔE 6.9
- DMC 819 Baby Pink Light ΔE 6.9
DMC 23 in other brands
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 6.2
- Perler White ΔE 10.5
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 9.0
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 6.2
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 7.8