23 — Apple Blossom
Pinks family#E8DADF
Below: DMC 23 (Apple Blossom), a very light, muted pink shade with hex #E8DADF and RGB 232, 218, 223. 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 23
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Sakura
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 23
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 23 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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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 23
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 23
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
DMC 23 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 Apple Blossom turns up.
DMC 23 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 23.
Diamond painting: 23 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 23
DMC threads that pair well with 23, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC23 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 23
Meet DMC 23, Apple Blossom — a muted, very light thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The soft and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to baby projects and peony petals. Stitchers frequently choose it for flamingo designs and tulip blooms in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 23 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 23 is Apple Blossom — a very light pink thread (hex #E8DADF, RGB 232, 218, 223). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 23?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) is Anchor 271 (Baby Pink Ultra Very L) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1026 (Dusty Violet Very Light, 65%) and Anchor 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light, 65%).
Which DMC threads are close to 23?
The closest DMC threads to 23 are 24 White Lavender (ΔE 3.66), 27 White Violet (ΔE 4.29), and 25 Ultra Light Lavender (ΔE 6.94). These are useful substitutes when 23 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 23 good for?
DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 23.
Can DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) be used for highlights?
23 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 23?
No. DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) 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.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 23?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Vineyard Silk 001 Petal (97%), Kreinik 9200 Blossom (93%), Coco A09 (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.