23 — Apple Blossom
Pinks family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 23
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 23
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 23
DMC threads that pair well with 23, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC 23 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 1026 (Dusty Violet Very Light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 271 (Baby Pink Ultra Very L, 66%) and Anchor 103 (Purple Very Light, 64%).
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.