What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 224?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 893 or 894 for DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 893 (99% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Pinks
DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 893 or 894
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3771 88%
Out of DMC 224 Shell Pink Very 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
- #EBB7AF
- RGB
- 235, 183, 175
- Family
- Pinks
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 224
The DMC colors closest to DMC 224 Shell Pink Very Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3771Terra Cotta Ult Vy Lt88% · Great
- 758Terra Cotta Vy Lt86% · Great
- 3716Dusty Rose Med Vy Lt85% · Closest
- 3779Rosewood Ult Vy Lt85% · Closest
- 754Peach Light84% · Closest
- 957Geranium Pale84% · Closest
DMC 224 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.
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 602 or 301; Paternayan 946 or 834. 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 224 Shell Pink Very Light.
Stitching with DMC 224
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 224?
The closest other DMC colors are 3771 Terra Cotta Ult Vy Lt (88%), 758 Terra Cotta Vy Lt (86%), 3716 Dusty Rose Med Vy Lt (85%). 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 224 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.