DMC Mouliné Spécial

223 — Shell Pink light

Reds family

DMC 223 — Shell Pink light — has hex #B35C65 and RGB 179, 92, 101. This medium, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#B35C65
RGB
179, 92, 101
HSL
354°, 36%, 53%
Lab
49.7, 36.1, 11.1
Lightness
53%
Medium
Saturation
36%
Muted
Hue
354°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 223

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 223 Shell Pink light

Madeira

Salmon Dark 0406 78% Approx
Baby Pink Dark 0505 73% Approx
Shell Pink Medium 0812 73% Approx
Baby Pink Very Dark 0506 66% Approx
2413 2413 61% Fair

J&P Coates

Antique Mauve Very Dark 3082 79% Approx
Rose Wine Medium Dark 3241 78% Approx
Raspberry Medium Light 3088 74% Approx
Terra Cotta Medium Dark 2326 74% Approx
Rose Wine Dark 3242 68% Approx

Sullivans

Clay Brown (3773) 45088 71% Approx
Desert Sand Medium 45387 71% Approx
Desert Sand 45334 63% Fair
Terra Cotta Light 45391 61% Fair
Rosewood Light 45457 60% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 653 653 72% Approx
Cosmo 464 464 69% Approx
Cosmo 2835 2835 64% Fair
Cosmo 463 463 62% Fair
Cosmo 2105 2105 60% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Orangena Orangena 92% Good
Ripe Melon Ripe Melon 82% Good
Sparkling Rose' Sparkling Rose' 75% Approx
Cayenne Cayenne 69% Approx
Jakey Brown Jakey Brown 65% Approx

Weeks Dye Works

Sedona (obsolete) 2261 86% Good
Camellia 2276 86% Good
Romance 2274 72% Approx
Begonia 2263 71% Approx
Bubble Gum 2275a 70% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Cranberry 0360 77% Approx
Pink Azalea 0710 74% Approx
Currant 0312 72% Approx
Raspberry Parfait 0380 71% Approx
Cherry Bark 1120 67% Approx

Valdani

Shell Pink light 160 100% Excellent
Rose O520 64% Fair
Raspberry medium M66 61% Fair
Terra Cotta medium 811 56% Fair
Mauve 54 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

Clay Pot 078 69% Approx
Ripe Melon 026 67% Approx
Carrie Berry 051 66% Approx
Cerise 008 66% Approx
Tennesee Red Clay 131 61% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 223

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 223 Shell Pink light
Raspberry light DMC 3833 Noticeable ΔE 5.64 Salmon medium DMC 3712 Noticeable ΔE 6.6 Dusty Rose very dark DMC 3731 Noticeable ΔE 6.74 Rose DMC 335 Noticeable ΔE 7.24 Salmon dark DMC 3328 Noticeable ΔE 7.45 Antique Mauve medium DMC 316 Noticeable ΔE 7.51 Raspberry medium DMC 3832 Noticeable ΔE 7.89 Dusty Rose dark DMC 961 Noticeable ΔE 8.05

Color Harmonies for DMC 223

DMC threads that pair well with 223, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
223
3812 Sea Green very dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
223
3859 Rosewood light 3836 Grape light
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
223
988 Forest Green medium 3843 Electric Blue
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
223
221 Shell Pink very dark 760 Salmon 963 Dusty Rose ultra very light

Reds Family

DMC 223 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

223 Shell Pink light 223 3778 Terra Cotta light 3778 947 Burnt Orange 947 335 Rose 335 407 Clay Brown (3773) 407 946 Burnt Orange medium 946 3859 Rosewood light 3859 21 Light Alizarin 21 350 Coral medium 350 3328 Salmon dark 3328 3801 Christmas Red light 3801

About DMC 223

Meet DMC 223, Shell Pink light — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for roses and hearts. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday designs or bold accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 223 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 223 is Shell Pink light — a medium red thread (hex #B35C65, RGB 179, 92, 101). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 223?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) is Anchor 1023 (Dusty Rose) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 41 (Rose Dark, 75%) and Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink, 74%).

Which DMC threads are close to 223?

The closest DMC threads to 223 are 3833 Raspberry light (ΔE 5.64), 3712 Salmon medium (ΔE 6.6), and 3731 Dusty Rose very dark (ΔE 6.74). These are useful substitutes when 223 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 223 good for?

DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 223.

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