DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light
DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light (#ebb7af) is a light, soft pink. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light, very close at ΔE 1.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 304 Coral Light (ΔE 4.7, close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light
#ebb7af · RGB 235, 183, 175
Closest to DMC 224 in other brands
- Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Madeira 304 Coral Light ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Peach ΔE 3.0 very close
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 2.0 very close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 2.2 very close
DMC 224 color values
| Code | 224 |
|---|---|
| Name | Shell Pink Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ebb7af |
| RGB | 235, 183, 175 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 78.8, a* 17.6, b* 11.3 |
| HSL | 8°, 60 %, 80 % |
| Color family | Pink, 13 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 78.8) |
| DMC color card | row 04-02 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light, ΔE 1.7 |
DMC 224 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 224: the best is Anchor 1020 at ΔE 1.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1020 | Peony Very Light | 1.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 893 | Rose Wine | 2.2 | very close |
| Anchor | 1021 | Peony Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 304 | Coral Light | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 5.2 | close |
| Madeira | 808 | Antique Mauve Light | 5.3 | close |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 3.0 | very close |
| Perler | Carnation Pink | code 80-15276 | 5.6 | close |
| Hama | 26 | Matt Rose | 5.4 | close |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S19 | Bubble Gun | 2.0 | very close |
| Artkal S | S50 | Mandys Pink | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N18 | Light Rose | 2.2 | very close |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 13.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 224
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 224; the nearest, DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | #f4bba9 | 4.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 758 | Terra Cotta Very Light | #eeaa9b | 4.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3716 | Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | #ffbdbd | 5.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3779 | Rosewood Ultra Very Light | #f8cac8 | 5.2 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 754 | Peach Light | #f7cbbf | 5.3 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 957 | Geranium Pale | #fdb5b5 | 5.3 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3824 | Apricot Light | #fecdc2 | 5.3 | lighter |
| 760 | Salmon | #f5adad | 5.3 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 224: lighter and darker pink steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC pink family, L* from 86 to 72.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 761 | Salmon Light | 85.6 |
| 3 lighter | 3689 | Mauve Light | 82.7 |
| 2 lighter | 3716 | Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | 82.6 |
| 1 lighter | 957 | Geranium Pale | 80.3 |
| this color | 224 | Shell Pink Very Light | 78.8 |
| 1 darker | 760 | Salmon | 77.5 |
| 2 darker | 778 | Antique Mauve Very Light | 77.0 |
| 3 darker | 3688 | Mauve Medium | 75.0 |
| 4 darker | 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | 72.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 224
One strand each of DMC 754 and DMC 152 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3771, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 224 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 754 Peach Light + 1 × DMC 152 Shell Pink Medium Light | #edb7ad | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 21 Alizarin Light | #ecbbb3 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 21 Alizarin Light | #e8b4aa | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 224
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ebb7af; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 11.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 779 | Cocoa Dark | 4.6:1 |
Working with DMC 224
Anchor 1020 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 224. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 224 is number 13 of 44 in the DMC pink family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 957 Geranium Pale and down to DMC 760 Salmon. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 224 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Peach (ΔE 3.0), Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 5.4) and Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun (ΔE 2.0); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 224?
Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light (ΔE 1.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 893 (ΔE 2.2) and Anchor 1021 (ΔE 3.5).
What color is DMC 224?
DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light is a light, soft pink in the pink family: hex #ebb7af, RGB 235, 183, 175, L* 78.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 224?
Inside DMC, DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 1020 (ΔE 1.7) or Madeira 304 (ΔE 4.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 754 and DMC 152 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 224 in Perler beads?
Perler Peach (#e9bfb9) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.0 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 26 Matt Rose (ΔE 5.4).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 224?
Madeira 304 Coral Light at ΔE 4.7 (close), then Madeira 2309 at ΔE 5.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 4.0
- DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light ΔE 4.8
- DMC 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light ΔE 5.2
- DMC 754 Peach Light ΔE 5.3
DMC 224 in other brands
- Anchor 1020 Peony Very Light ΔE 1.7
- Perler Peach ΔE 3.0
- Hama 26 Matt Rose ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S S19 Bubble Gun ΔE 2.0
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 2.2