DMC 223 — Shell Pink Light

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 3859

  Rosewood Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3722

  Shell Pink Medium

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 152

  Shell Pink Medium Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 356

  Terra Cotta Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 8.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 223?

DMC 223 is Shell Pink Light, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CC847C — RGB 204, 132, 124 and HSL 6°, 44%, 64% — 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 Light?

Shell Pink Light is DMC 223, and it converts to Anchor 895. 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 223?

DMC 223 (Shell Pink Light) converts to Anchor 895. 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 223?

DMC 223 (Shell Pink Light) is #CC847C in hex — that's RGB 204, 132, 124 or HSL 6°, 44%, 64%. 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 223?

To build dimension, flank DMC 223 (64% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Dusty Rose Medium (DMC 962) sits at 72% for highlights, and Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961) at 63% 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 223?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 223 are Terra Cotta Light (DMC 3778), Dusty Rose Dark (DMC 961), Dusty Rose Medium (DMC 962), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 223 is out of stock.