DMC 23Apple Blossom
DMC 23 — Apple Blossom
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #EDE2ED
- RGB
- 237, 226, 237
- HSL
- 300°, 23%, 91%
- Anchor
- 342
- DMC code
- 23
- Color family
- Whites & creams
Nearest DMC colors to 23
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 23 is out of stock.
- DMC 27
White Violet
ΔE 4.4
- DMC 24
White Lavender
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 3743
Antique Violet Very Light
ΔE 5.4
- DMC 25
Lavender Ultra Light
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 01
White Tin
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 153
Violet Very Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 819
Baby Pink Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3713
Salmon Very Light
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 415
Pearl Gray
ΔE 7.7
- DMC 3747
Blue Violet Very Light
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 762
Pearl Gray Very Light
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 211
Lavender Light
ΔE 8.0
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 23?
- DMC 23 is Apple Blossom, an off-white shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #EDE2ED — RGB 237, 226, 237 and HSL 300°, 23%, 91% — and it falls in the whites & creams range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Apple Blossom?
- Apple Blossom is DMC 23, and it converts to Anchor 342. 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 23?
- DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) converts to Anchor 342. 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 23?
- DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) is #EDE2ED in hex — that's RGB 237, 226, 237 or HSL 300°, 23%, 91%. 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 23?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 23 (91% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: White Violet (DMC 27) sits at 95% for highlights, and White Lavender (DMC 24) at 89% 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 23?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 23 are White Violet (DMC 27), White Lavender (DMC 24), Antique Violet Very Light (DMC 3743), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 23 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.