819 — Baby Pink light
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Below: DMC 819 (Baby Pink light), a very light, highly saturated pink shade with hex #FFDEDA and RGB 255, 222, 218. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 819
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Layette
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 819
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 819 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 819
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 819
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 819 (Baby Pink light) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
DMC 819 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 Baby Pink light turns up.
DMC 819 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 819.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D819, Diamond Drills USA DMC819. A kit legend or drill bag marked 819 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 819
DMC threads that pair well with 819, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC819 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 819
Known as Baby Pink light, DMC 819 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the pinks family. The crisp and delicate mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 819 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 819 is Baby Pink light — a very light pink thread (hex #FFDEDA, RGB 255, 222, 218). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 819?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) is Anchor 271 (Baby Pink Ultra Very L) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 48 (Pink Very Light, 83%) and Anchor 1026 (Dusty Violet Very Light, 81%).
Which DMC threads are close to 819?
The closest DMC threads to 819 are 818 Baby Pink (ΔE 5.36), 948 Peach very light (ΔE 6.81), and 225 Shell Pink ultra very light (ΔE 6.83). These are useful substitutes when 819 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 819 good for?
DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 819.
Can DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 819 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 819?
No. DMC 819 (Baby Pink 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 819?
Diamond Dotz D819 and Diamond Drills USA DMC819 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 819 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 819?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Finca 1637 Baby Pink (95%), Dimensions 13067 Salmon very light (90%), Kreinik Silk Mori 6073 Light Mauve Mist (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.