DMC 892 — Carnation Medium

• DMC 3705

  Melon Dark

  ΔE 1.7

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 2.3

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 893

  Carnation Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 891

  Carnation Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 956

  Geranium

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3806

  Cyclamen Pink Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 8.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 892?

DMC 892 is Carnation Medium, a medium orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FF798C — RGB 255, 121, 140 and HSL 351°, 100%, 74% — 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 Medium?

Carnation Medium is DMC 892, 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 892?

DMC 892 (Carnation Medium) 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 892?

DMC 892 (Carnation Medium) is #FF798C in hex — that's RGB 255, 121, 140 or HSL 351°, 100%, 74%. 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 892?

To build dimension, flank DMC 892 (74% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Carnation Light (DMC 893) sits at 78% for highlights, and Carnation Dark (DMC 891) at 67% 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 892?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 892 are Melon Dark (DMC 3705), Rose Medium (DMC 899), Raspberry Light (DMC 3833), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 892 is out of stock.