DMC 223 to Sullivans: Thread Conversion

Sullivans 45045 is a close match in the light shell pink range. For the mid-tone body fill role that 223 typically plays in shell pink gradients — covering more stitched area than shadow or highlight values — Sullivans 45045 should provide adequate coverage at two strands on standard fabric counts. The warm, slightly dusty quality is the defining character to preserve; if the Sullivans version reads as simply a medium pink without the muted sophistication, it will shift the palette away from the historical and botanical aesthetic that makes 223 such a design staple.