Scarlet macaw
Includes DMC 223 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor223 DMC color
Shell Pink Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 223
- Name
- Shell Pink Light
- Hex
- #CC847C
- RGB (0-255)
- 204, 132, 124
- CIELAB (D65)
- 62.34, 26.74, 15.83
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 223
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3778 Terra Cotta Light | #D98978 | 4.12 |
| 961 Dusty Rose Dark | #CF7373 | 5.30 |
| 962 Dusty Rose Medium | #E68A8A | 5.73 |
| 3859 Rosewood Light | #BA8B7C | 6.54 |
| 3712 Salmon Medium | #F18787 | 7.26 |
Free patterns using DMC 223
Poppy study
Includes DMC 223 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Shell Pink 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.