What color is DMC 893?

DMC 893 is Light Carnation, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FC90A2 (RGB 252, 144, 162), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 893?

Anchor 27 is the closest published match for DMC 893, and some conversion charts list Anchor 28 or Anchor 41 instead. 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 893?

Among DMC's 4 Carnation shades, the next lighter one is DMC 894 Very Light Carnation and the next darker one is DMC 892 Medium Carnation.

Can I get DMC 893 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 893 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 893 Light Carnation

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 893.

Code893

NameLight Carnation

Hex#FC90A2

RGB252, 144, 162

HSL350°, 95%, 78%

CIELAB71.7, 42.6, 8.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 893 is Anchor 27 (some charts list 28 or 41). 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 893 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 893

Color-wheel combinations that start from 893, 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.

893Light CarnationThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green

Analogous

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

3608Very Light Plum
893Light CarnationThis color
20Shrimp

Triadic

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

893Light CarnationThis color
703Chartreuse
799Medium Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

893Light CarnationThis color
14Pale Apple Green
813Light Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 893?: DMC 893 is Light Carnation, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FC90A2 (RGB 252, 144, 162), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 893?: Anchor 27 is the closest published match for DMC 893, and some conversion charts list Anchor 28 or Anchor 41 instead. 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 893?: Among DMC's 4 Carnation shades, the next lighter one is DMC 894 Very Light Carnation and the next darker one is DMC 892 Medium Carnation.
Can I get DMC 893 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 893 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 893

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