DMC 224 — Shell Pink Very Light

• DMC 3771

  Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 758

  Terra Cotta Very Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3779

  Rosewood Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 754

  Peach Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3824

  Apricot Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 760

  Salmon

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3689

  Mauve Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3688

  Mauve Medium

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 761

  Salmon Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 152

  Shell Pink Medium Light

  ΔE 6.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 224?

DMC 224 is Shell Pink Very Light, a light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #EBB7AF — RGB 235, 183, 175 and HSL 8°, 60%, 80% — 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 Very Light?

Shell Pink Very Light is DMC 224, 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 224?

DMC 224 (Shell Pink Very 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 224?

DMC 224 (Shell Pink Very Light) is #EBB7AF in hex — that's RGB 235, 183, 175 or HSL 8°, 60%, 80%. 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 224?

To build dimension, flank DMC 224 (80% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Dusty Rose Medium Very Light (DMC 3716) sits at 87% for highlights, and Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758) at 77% 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 224?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 224 are Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (DMC 3771), Terra Cotta Very Light (DMC 758), Dusty Rose Medium Very Light (DMC 3716), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 224 is out of stock.