What color is DMC 894?

DMC 894 is Very Light Carnation, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFB2BB (RGB 255, 178, 187), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 894?

Anchor 26 is the closest published match for DMC 894, and some conversion charts list Anchor 27 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 894?

DMC 894 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Carnation shades. The next darker one is DMC 893 Light Carnation.

Can I get DMC 894 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 894 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

894

DMC 894 Very Light Carnation

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 894.

Code894

NameVery Light Carnation

Hex#FFB2BB

RGB255, 178, 187

HSL353°, 100%, 85%

CIELAB80.0, 29.2, 6.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 894 is Anchor 26 (some charts list 27). 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 894 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 894

Color-wheel combinations that start from 894, 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.

894Very Light CarnationThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green

Analogous

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

3609Ultra Light Plum
894Very Light CarnationThis color
3856Ultra Very Light Mahogany

Triadic

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

894Very Light CarnationThis color
14Pale Apple Green
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

894Very Light CarnationThis color
955Light Nile Green
827Very Light Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 894?: DMC 894 is Very Light Carnation, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFB2BB (RGB 255, 178, 187), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 894?: Anchor 26 is the closest published match for DMC 894, and some conversion charts list Anchor 27 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 894?: DMC 894 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Carnation shades. The next darker one is DMC 893 Light Carnation.
Can I get DMC 894 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 894 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 894

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