225 — Shell Pink ultra very light
Reds family
Below: DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light), a very light, vivid red shade with hex #F5C4BD and RGB 245, 196, 189. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 225
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 225
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 225
DMC threads that pair well with 225, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 225 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 225
DMC 225 is the floss known as Shell Pink ultra very light: a vivid, very light member of the reds family with true red tones. The airy and bright character of this shade lends itself well to holiday designs and bold accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for berries and valentines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 225 look like?
DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #F5C4BD and RGB 245, 196, 189. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 225?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) is Anchor 968 (Dusty Violet Light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light, 82%) and Anchor 6 (Peach Very Light, 78%).
What DMC colors are similar to 225?
The closest DMC threads to 225 are 3713 Salmon very light (ΔE 3.52), 818 Baby Pink (ΔE 4.57), and 967 Apricot very light (ΔE 5.9). These are useful substitutes when 225 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 225?
Reach for DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 225.