225 — Shell Pink ultra very light
Pinks family#F5C4BD
Below: DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light), a very light, vivid pink 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.
About DMC 225
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Cherry Blossom
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 225
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 225 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
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 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 225
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 225
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
DMC 225 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 ultra very light turns up.
DMC 225 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 225.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D225, Diamond Drills USA DMC225. A kit legend or drill bag marked 225 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 225
DMC threads that pair well with 225, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC225 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 225
DMC 225 is the floss known as Shell Pink ultra very light: a vivid, very light member of the pinks family. The airy and bright character of this shade lends itself well to romantic motifs and blush accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for cherry blossoms and ballet themes 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 pinks family with hex #F5C4BD and RGB 245, 196, 189. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 225?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) is Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 968 (Dusty Violet Light, 88%) and Anchor 893 (Shell Pink Light, 87%).
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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 225.
What fabric color works best with DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 225 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.5:1 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 225?
No. DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra 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 225?
Diamond Dotz D225 and Diamond Drills USA DMC225 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 225 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 225?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Unitas Ljubica 875 (95%), Vineyard Merino 1122 Desert Flower (94%), Artkal R R19 Bubble Gun (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.