819 — Baby Pink light
Reds family
Below: DMC 819 (Baby Pink light), a very light, highly saturated red shade with hex #FFDEDA and RGB 255, 222, 218. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 819
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 819
DMC threads that pair well with 819, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 819 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 819
Known as Baby Pink light, DMC 819 is a very light, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. The crisp and delicate mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bold accents and berries. Expect to see it used in valentines and poppies 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 red thread (hex #FFDEDA, RGB 255, 222, 218). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 819?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) is Anchor 1026 (Dusty Violet Very Light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 271 (Baby Pink Ultra Very L, 81%) and Anchor 892 (Shell Pink Very Light, 74%).
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 barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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.