DMC 819 Baby Pink Light
DMC 819 Baby Pink Light (#ffeeeb) is a true white. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 271 Soft Carnation at ΔE 4.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light at ΔE 7.2 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 819 Baby Pink Light
#ffeeeb · RGB 255, 238, 235
Closest to DMC 819 in other brands
- Anchor 271 Soft Carnation ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light ΔE 7.2 similar
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 10.1 loose
- Hama 64 Pearl ΔE 6.9 similar
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 8.6 similar
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 7.4 similar
DMC 819 color values
| Code | 819 |
|---|---|
| Name | Baby Pink Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ffeeeb |
| RGB | 255, 238, 235 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 95.3, a* 5.2, b* 3.5 |
| HSL | 9°, 100 %, 96 % |
| Color family | White, 7 of 11 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 95.3) |
| DMC color card | row 02-17 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 271 Soft Carnation, ΔE 4.1 |
DMC 819 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 819: the best is Anchor 271 at ΔE 4.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 271 | Soft Carnation | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 1 | Snow White | 6.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 2 | White | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1908 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 2402 | Off White | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | White | White | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 10.1 | loose |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 64 | Pearl | 6.9 | similar |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 8.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S35 | Mona Lisa | 8.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE1 | Moon | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 7.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 9.0 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 819
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 819; the nearest, DMC 3770 Tawny Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3770 | Tawny Very Light | #ffeee3 | 3.9 | slightly more saturated |
| 3774 | Desert Sand Very Light | #f3e1d7 | 4.4 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 948 | Peach Very Light | #fee7da | 4.7 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3713 | Salmon Very Light | #ffe2e2 | 5.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 818 | Baby Pink | #ffdfd9 | 5.7 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 225 | Shell Pink Ultra Very Light | #ffdfd5 | 6.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 967 | Apricot Very Light | #ffded5 | 6.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3866 | Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | #faf6f0 | 6.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 819: lighter and darker white steps
4 lighter steps and 3 darker steps from the DMC white family, L* from 100 to 92.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | B5200 | Snow White | 100.0 |
| 3 lighter | Blanc | White | 98.6 |
| 2 lighter | 3865 | Winter White | 97.2 |
| 1 lighter | 3866 | Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | 97.0 |
| this color | 819 | Baby Pink Light | 95.3 |
| 1 darker | 762 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 93.4 |
| 2 darker | 3024 | Brown Gray Very Light | 92.7 |
| 3 darker | 162 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 92.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 819
One strand each of DMC 3713 and DMC 3866 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3770, ΔE 3.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 819 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3713 Salmon Very Light + 1 × DMC 3866 Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | #fdece9 | 0.4 |
| 1 × DMC 967 Apricot Very Light + 1 × DMC B5200 Snow White | #ffefeb | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3713 Salmon Very Light + 1 × DMC Blanc White | #feefed | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 819
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ffeeeb; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 18.7:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | 4.6:1 |
Working with DMC 819
Substituting DMC 819 takes care: Anchor 271 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.1), and Madeira 1908 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 819 is number 7 of 11 in the DMC white family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3866 Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light and down to DMC 762 Pearl Gray Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 819 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 18.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.1:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 10.1), Hama 64 Pearl (ΔE 6.9) and Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa (ΔE 8.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 819?
Anchor 271 Soft Carnation is the closest Anchor match to DMC 819 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 4.1, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1 (ΔE 6.9) and Anchor 2 (ΔE 7.4).
What color is DMC 819?
DMC 819 Baby Pink Light is a true white in the white family: hex #ffeeeb, RGB 255, 238, 235, L* 95.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 819?
Inside DMC, DMC 3770 Tawny Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.9). From other brands, Anchor 271 (ΔE 4.1) or Madeira 1908 (ΔE 7.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3713 and DMC 3866 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is DMC 819 in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.1 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 64 Pearl (ΔE 6.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 819?
Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light at ΔE 7.2 (similar), then Madeira 2402 at ΔE 7.3.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3770 Tawny Very Light ΔE 3.9
- DMC 3774 Desert Sand Very Light ΔE 4.4
DMC 819 in other brands
- Anchor 271 Soft Carnation ΔE 4.1
- Madeira 1908 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light ΔE 7.2
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 10.1
- Hama 64 Pearl ΔE 6.9
- Artkal S S35 Mona Lisa ΔE 8.6
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 7.4