What color is DMC 892?

DMC 892 is Medium Carnation, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FF798C (RGB 255, 121, 140), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 892?

Anchor 33 is the closest published match for DMC 892. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 892?

Among DMC's 4 Carnation shades, the next lighter one is DMC 893 Light Carnation and the next darker one is DMC 891 Dark Carnation.

Can I get DMC 892 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 892 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 892 Medium Carnation

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 892.

Code892

NameMedium Carnation

Hex#FF798C

RGB255, 121, 140

HSL351°, 100%, 74%

CIELAB67.2, 52.6, 14.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 892 is Anchor 33. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Carnation shades

All 4 DMC Carnation shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 892 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 892

Color-wheel combinations that start from 892, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

892Medium CarnationThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

603Cranberry
892Medium CarnationThis color
402Very Light Mahogany

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

892Medium CarnationThis color
703Chartreuse
798Dark Delft Blue

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

892Medium CarnationThis color
703Chartreuse
996Medium Electric Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 892?: DMC 892 is Medium Carnation, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FF798C (RGB 255, 121, 140), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 892?: Anchor 33 is the closest published match for DMC 892. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 892?: Among DMC's 4 Carnation shades, the next lighter one is DMC 893 Light Carnation and the next darker one is DMC 891 Dark Carnation.
Can I get DMC 892 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 892 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 892

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