DMC 225 — Shell Pink Ultra Very Light

• DMC 967

  Apricot Very Light

  ΔE 0.5

• DMC 818

  Baby Pink

  ΔE 0.9

• DMC 353

  Peach

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 3713

  Salmon Very Light

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 963

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 948

  Peach Very Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 950

  Desert Sand Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 754

  Peach Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 951

  Tawny Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3774

  Desert Sand Very Light

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 3824

  Apricot Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 819

  Baby Pink Light

  ΔE 5.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 225?

DMC 225 is Shell Pink Ultra Very Light, a very light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFDFD7 — RGB 255, 223, 215 and HSL 12°, 100%, 92% — 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 Ultra Very Light?

Shell Pink Ultra Very Light is DMC 225, and it converts to Anchor 1026. 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 225?

DMC 225 (Shell Pink Ultra Very Light) converts to Anchor 1026. 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 225?

DMC 225 (Shell Pink Ultra Very Light) is #FFDFD7 in hex — that's RGB 255, 223, 215 or HSL 12°, 100%, 92%. 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 225?

To build dimension, flank DMC 225 (92% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Baby Pink Light (DMC 819) sits at 96% for highlights, and Desert Sand Light (DMC 950) at 85% 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 225?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 225 are Apricot Very Light (DMC 967), Baby Pink (DMC 818), Peach (DMC 353), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 225 is out of stock.