224 — Shell Pink very light
Reds family#D48F8B
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.
About DMC 224
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Earthworm
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 224
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 224 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 224 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Shell Pink very light turns up.
DMC 224 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 224.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D224, Diamond Drills USA DMC224. A kit legend or drill bag marked 224 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 224
DMC threads that pair well with 224, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC224 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 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 969 (Dusty Violet Medium, 79%) and Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light, 77%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 224?
No. DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 224?
Diamond Dotz D224 and Diamond Drills USA DMC224 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 224 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 224?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Olde Willow 206 Bucks County Red (95%), The Gentle Art Simply Wool 7090 Faded Rose (95%), Riolis 113 (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.