224 — Shell Pink very light
Reds family
Need details on DMC 224? This medium-light, moderately saturated red shade (Shell Pink very light) is hex #D48F8B, RGB 212, 143, 139. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 224
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 224
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 224
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 224
DMC threads that pair well with 224, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 224 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 224
Shell Pink very light (catalog code DMC 224) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with true red tones. With a steady and approachable quality, this thread works beautifully in hearts and holiday designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring bold accents and berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 224?
DMC 224 is called Shell Pink very light. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #D48F8B, RGB 212, 143, 139) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 224?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) is Anchor 894 (Shell Pink Medium Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 969 (Dusty Violet Medium, 77%) and Anchor 1021 (Dusty Rose Very Light, 74%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 224?
The closest DMC threads to 224 are 152 Shell Pink medium light (ΔE 4.3), 778 Antique Mauve very light (ΔE 6.76), and 758 Terra Cotta very light (ΔE 7.13). These are useful substitutes when 224 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 224?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 224 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.