DMC 891 — Carnation Dark

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 3801

  Melon Very Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 892

  Carnation Medium

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3832

  Raspberry Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3705

  Melon Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 351

  Coral

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 602

  Cranberry Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 961

  Dusty Rose Dark

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3687

  Mauve

  ΔE 9.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 891?

DMC 891 is Carnation Dark, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FF5773 — RGB 255, 87, 115 and HSL 350°, 100%, 67% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Carnation Dark?

Carnation Dark is DMC 891, and it converts to Anchor 35. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 891?

DMC 891 (Carnation Dark) converts to Anchor 35. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 891?

DMC 891 (Carnation Dark) is #FF5773 in hex — that's RGB 255, 87, 115 or HSL 350°, 100%, 67%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 891?

To build dimension, flank DMC 891 (67% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rose Medium (DMC 899) sits at 71% for highlights, and Melon Very Dark (DMC 3801) at 60% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 891?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 891 are Rose (DMC 335), Melon Very Dark (DMC 3801), Rose Medium (DMC 899), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 891 is out of stock.