What color is DMC 223?

DMC 223 is Light Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #CC847C (RGB 204, 132, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 223?

Anchor 895 is the closest published match for DMC 223. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 223?

Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 224 Very Light Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 152 Medium Light Shell Pink.

Can I get DMC 223 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 223 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 223 Light Shell Pink

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 223.

Code223

NameLight Shell Pink

Hex#CC847C

RGB204, 132, 124

HSL6°, 44%, 64%

CIELAB62.3, 26.7, 15.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 223 is Anchor 895. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Shell Pink shades

All 7 DMC Shell Pink shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 223 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 223

Color-wheel combinations that start from 223, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

223Light Shell PinkThis color
598Light Turquoise

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

899Medium Rose
223Light Shell PinkThis color
371Mustard

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

223Light Shell PinkThis color
954Nile Green
209Dark Lavender

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

223Light Shell PinkThis color
954Nile Green
799Medium Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 223?: DMC 223 is Light Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #CC847C (RGB 204, 132, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 223?: Anchor 895 is the closest published match for DMC 223. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 223?: Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 224 Very Light Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 152 Medium Light Shell Pink.
Can I get DMC 223 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 223 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 223

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