What color is DMC 899?

DMC 899 is Medium Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EA92A7 (RGB 234, 146, 167), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 899?

Anchor 52 is the closest published match for DMC 899, and some conversion charts list Anchor 38 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 899?

Among DMC's 5 Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 335 Rose and the next darker one is DMC 309 Dark Rose.

Can I get DMC 899 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 899 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

899

DMC 899 Medium Rose

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 899.

Code899

NameMedium Rose

Hex#EA92A7

RGB234, 146, 167

HSL346°, 68%, 75%

CIELAB70.1, 35.8, 3.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 899 is Anchor 52 (some charts list 38). 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 Rose shades

All 5 DMC Rose 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 899 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 899

Color-wheel combinations that start from 899, 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.

899Medium RoseThis color
964Light Sea Green

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

899Medium RoseThis color
14Pale Apple Green
799Medium Delft Blue

Split complementary

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

899Medium RoseThis color
954Nile Green
3766Light Peacock Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 899?: DMC 899 is Medium Rose, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EA92A7 (RGB 234, 146, 167), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 899?: Anchor 52 is the closest published match for DMC 899, and some conversion charts list Anchor 38 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 899?: Among DMC's 5 Rose shades, the next lighter one is DMC 335 Rose and the next darker one is DMC 309 Dark Rose.
Can I get DMC 899 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 899 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 899

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