818 — Baby Pink
Reds family
Need details on DMC 818? This very light, highly saturated red shade (Baby Pink) is hex #FFD0D2, RGB 255, 208, 210. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 818
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 818
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 818
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 818 (Baby Pink) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
Because DMC 3713 (Salmon very light) is so near (ΔE 2.79), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for DMC 818
DMC threads that pair well with 818, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 818 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 818
DMC 818 is the floss known as Baby Pink: a highly saturated, very light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as airy and bright, perfect for holiday designs and bold accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 818 look like?
DMC 818 (Baby Pink) is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #FFD0D2 and RGB 255, 208, 210. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 818?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 818 (Baby Pink) is Anchor 23 (Baby Pink Very Light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 968 (Dusty Violet Light, 81%) and Anchor 271 (Baby Pink Ultra Very L, 80%).
What DMC colors are similar to 818?
The closest DMC threads to 818 are 3713 Salmon very light (ΔE 2.79), 225 Shell Pink ultra very light (ΔE 4.57), and 819 Baby Pink light (ΔE 5.36). These are useful substitutes when 818 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 818?
Reach for DMC 818 (Baby Pink) 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 818.
Can DMC 818 (Baby Pink) be used for highlights?
818 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.