DMC 893 — Carnation Light

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3806

  Cyclamen Pink Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 3705

  Melon Dark

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 892

  Carnation Medium

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 956

  Geranium

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 603

  Cranberry

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 899

  Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3706

  Melon Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3326

  Rose Light

  ΔE 7.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 893?

DMC 893 is Carnation Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FC90A2 — RGB 252, 144, 162 and HSL 350°, 95%, 78% — and it falls in the pinks range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Carnation Light?

Carnation Light is DMC 893, and it converts to Anchor 33. 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 893?

DMC 893 (Carnation Light) converts to Anchor 33. 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 893?

DMC 893 (Carnation Light) is #FC90A2 in hex — that's RGB 252, 144, 162 or HSL 350°, 95%, 78%. 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 893?

To build dimension, flank DMC 893 (78% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cranberry (DMC 603) sits at 82% for highlights, and Raspberry Light (DMC 3833) at 72% 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 893?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 893 are Raspberry Light (DMC 3833), Dusty Rose (DMC 3733), Cyclamen Pink Light (DMC 3806), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 893 is out of stock.