DMC 894 — Carnation Very Light

• DMC 776

  Pink Medium

  ΔE 0.6

• DMC 3326

  Rose Light

  ΔE 1.4

• DMC 604

  Cranberry Light

  ΔE 1.6

• DMC 3706

  Melon Medium

  ΔE 2.1

• DMC 957

  Geranium Pale

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 760

  Salmon

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 3689

  Mauve Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 605

  Cranberry Very Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 3688

  Mauve Medium

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 3354

  Dusty Rose Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 603

  Cranberry

  ΔE 5.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 894?

DMC 894 is Carnation Very Light, a light pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFB2BB — RGB 255, 178, 187 and HSL 353°, 100%, 85% — 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 Very Light?

Carnation Very Light is DMC 894, and it converts to Anchor 27. 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 894?

DMC 894 (Carnation Very Light) converts to Anchor 27. 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 894?

DMC 894 (Carnation Very Light) is #FFB2BB in hex — that's RGB 255, 178, 187 or HSL 353°, 100%, 85%. 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 894?

To build dimension, flank DMC 894 (85% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cranberry Very Light (DMC 605) sits at 88% for highlights, and Mauve Medium (DMC 3688) at 78% 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 894?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 894 are Pink Medium (DMC 776), Rose Light (DMC 3326), Cranberry Light (DMC 604), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 894 is out of stock.