224 DMC color
Shell Pink Very Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 224
- Name
- Shell Pink Very Light
- Hex
- #EBB7AF
- RGB (0-255)
- 235, 183, 175
- CIELAB (D65)
- 78.83, 17.63, 11.29
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 224
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | #F4BBA9 | 4.04 |
| 758 Terra Cotta Very Light | #EEAA9B | 4.78 |
| 3716 Dusty Rose Medium Very Light | #FFBDBD | 5.04 |
| 3779 Rosewood Ultra Very Light | #F8CAC8 | 5.16 |
| 754 Peach Light | #F7CBBF | 5.25 |
Free patterns to try with 224
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Shell Pink Very Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 224. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Shell Pink Very Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.