DMC 23 Apple Blossom
A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 23.
No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 23. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the 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.
Similar DMC shades
The closest solid colors to 23 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.
Frequently asked
- What color is DMC 23?
- DMC 23 is Apple Blossom, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EDE2ED (RGB 237, 226, 237), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
- What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 23?
- Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 23. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
- What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 23?
- No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 27 White Violet is a little lighter and DMC 24 White Lavender is a little darker.
- Can I get DMC 23 as a diamond painting drill?
- Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 23. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3753 Ultra Very Light Antique Blue.
Chart with 23
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