DMC 152 — Shell Pink Medium Light

• DMC 758

  Terra Cotta Very Light

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3688

  Mauve Medium

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 760

  Salmon

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 352

  Coral Light

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 224

  Shell Pink Very Light

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 3341

  Apricot

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3326

  Rose Light

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 7.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 152?

DMC 152 is Shell Pink Medium Light, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E2A099 — RGB 226, 160, 153 and HSL 6°, 56%, 74% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Shell Pink Medium Light?

Shell Pink Medium Light is DMC 152, and it converts to Anchor 893. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 152?

DMC 152 (Shell Pink Medium Light) converts to Anchor 893. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 152?

DMC 152 (Shell Pink Medium Light) is #E2A099 in hex — that's RGB 226, 160, 153 or HSL 6°, 56%, 74%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 152?

To build dimension, flank DMC 152 (74% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758) sits at 77% for highlights, and Dusty Rose Medium (DMC 962) at 72% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 152?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 152 are Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758), Mauve Medium (DMC 3688), Salmon (DMC 760), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 152 is out of stock.