DMC 899 — Rose Medium

• DMC 892

  Carnation Medium

  ΔE 2.3

• DMC 3705

  Melon Dark

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 3833

  Raspberry Light

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 3733

  Dusty Rose

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3712

  Salmon Medium

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 891

  Carnation Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 962

  Dusty Rose Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 893

  Carnation Light

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3731

  Dusty Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3328

  Salmon Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 335

  Rose

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 956

  Geranium

  ΔE 7.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 899?

DMC 899 is Rose Medium, a medium pink shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F27688 — RGB 242, 118, 136 and HSL 351°, 83%, 71% — 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 Rose Medium?

Rose Medium is DMC 899, and it converts to Anchor 52. 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 899?

DMC 899 (Rose Medium) converts to Anchor 52. 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 899?

DMC 899 (Rose Medium) is #F27688 in hex — that's RGB 242, 118, 136 or HSL 351°, 83%, 71%. 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 899?

To build dimension, flank DMC 899 (71% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Raspberry Light (DMC 3833) sits at 72% 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 899?

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