What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 223?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 895 for DMC 223 Shell Pink Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 895 (95% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Pinks
DMC 223 Shell Pink Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 895
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3778 88%
Out of DMC 223 Shell Pink Light, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #CC847C
- RGB
- 204, 132, 124
- Family
- Pinks
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 223
The DMC colors closest to DMC 223 Shell Pink Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3778Terra Cotta Light88% · Great
- 961Dusty Rose Dark84% · Closest
- 962Dusty Rose Medium84% · Closest
- 3859Rosewood Light82% · Closest
- 3712Salmon Medium80% · Closest
- 3722Shell Pink Med80% · Closest
DMC 223 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 223
- Weeks Dye Works: 2282 Charlotte's Pink, 2284 Madison Rose (full Weeks Dye Works chart)
- The Gentle Art: 7014 Antique Rose (full The Gentle Art chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 932 or 206; Paternayan 922 or 863. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC pinks, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 223 Shell Pink Light.
Stitching with DMC 223
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 223?
The closest other DMC colors are 3778 Terra Cotta Light (88%), 961 Dusty Rose Dark (84%), 962 Dusty Rose Medium (84%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 223 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.