What color is DMC 224?

DMC 224 is Very Light Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EBB7AF (RGB 235, 183, 175), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 224?

Anchor 893 is the closest published match for DMC 224. 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 224?

Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 225 Ultra Very Light Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 223 Light Shell Pink.

Can I get DMC 224 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 224 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 224 Very Light Shell Pink

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 224.

Code224

NameVery Light Shell Pink

Hex#EBB7AF

RGB235, 183, 175

HSL8°, 60%, 80%

CIELAB78.8, 17.6, 11.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 224 is Anchor 893. 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 224 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 224

Color-wheel combinations that start from 224, 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.

224Very Light Shell PinkThis color
3761Light Sky Blue

Analogous

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

605Very Light Cranberry
224Very Light Shell PinkThis color
739Ultra Very Light Tan

Triadic

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

224Very Light Shell PinkThis color
955Light Nile Green
210Medium Lavender

Split complementary

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

224Very Light Shell PinkThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
800Pale Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 224?: DMC 224 is Very Light Shell Pink, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EBB7AF (RGB 235, 183, 175), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 224?: Anchor 893 is the closest published match for DMC 224. 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 224?: Among DMC's 7 Shell Pink shades, the next lighter one is DMC 225 Ultra Very Light Shell Pink and the next darker one is DMC 223 Light Shell Pink.
Can I get DMC 224 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 224 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 224

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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