Anchor Stranded Cotton

892 — Shell Pink Very Light

Oranges family

Looking up Anchor 892? It's Shell Pink Very Light, a very light orange shade (#F4DBCF / RGB 244, 219, 207). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Anchor alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#F4DBCF
RGB
244, 219, 207
HSL
19°, 63%, 88%
Lab
89.1, 6.7, 9.0
Lightness
88%
Very light
Saturation
63%
Rich
Hue
19°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Anchor 892

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Anchor 892 Shell Pink Very Light

Madeira

Beige Brown Very Light 1909 74% Approx
2314 2314 74% Approx
Coral Ultra Very Light 0306 64% Fair
Baby Pink Very Light 0501 59% Fair
Flesh Light 2308 55% Fair

J&P Coates

Chicory Light 2331 83% Good
Amethyst Medium Light 4221 77% Approx
Rose Grey Light 8231 75% Approx
Flesh Light 2336 72% Approx
Wineberry Very Light 3066 71% Approx

Sullivans

Peach Very Light 45286 78% Approx
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light 45122 68% Approx
Mocha Brown Ultra Light 45464 67% Approx
Mocha Brown Very Light 45325 66% Approx
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 65% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 102 102 89% Good
Cosmo 351 351 87% Good
Cosmo 101 101 78% Approx
Cosmo 111 111 62% Fair
Cosmo 3651 3651 59% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Khaki Mocha Khaki Mocha 58% Fair
Creamy Peach Creamy Peach 56% Fair
Lighthouse Lighthouse 47% Fair
Magnolia Blossom Magnolia Blossom 42% Fair
Vanilla Custard Vanilla Custard 41% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Peach Fuzz 1129 77% Approx
Bashful 1083 71% Approx
Snow Cream 1096 66% Approx
Chia 1300a 62% Fair
Queen Anne 1098 62% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Rag Doll 1192 67% Approx
Peach Ice Cream 0630 60% Fair
Cotton Candy 0750 55% Fair
Oatmeal 1140 52% Fair
Apricot Blush 0620 47% Fair

Valdani

Beige Brown ultra 146 64% Fair
Ecru 5 56% Fair
Shell Pink ultra very light JP4 54% Fair
Cream JP1 54% Fair
Apricot very light 58 43% Fair

Crescent Colours

Rosy Glow 140 49% Fair
Antique Lace 125 47% Fair
Toasted Marshmallow 044 47% Fair
Cloud 010 47% Fair
Snowball 186 42% Fair

Similar Anchor Colors to 892

Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for Anchor 892

Anchor threads that pair well with 892, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Anchor 892 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Anchor 892

Anchor 892 is the floss known as Shell Pink Very Light: a vivid, very light member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. The shade reads as airy and bright — a go-to choice for fox designs and fall harvest scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anchor 892 look like?

Anchor 892 (Shell Pink Very Light) is a very light shade in the oranges family with hex #F4DBCF and RGB 244, 219, 207. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.

Which DMC thread matches Anchor 892?

The closest DMC match for Anchor 892 (Shell Pink Very Light) is DMC 948 (Peach very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 74%) and DMC 20 (Shrimp, 65%).

What Anchor colors are similar to 892?

The closest Anchor threads to 892 are 933 Dusty Flesh Very Light (ΔE 3.58), 1011 Peach Flesh Very Light (ΔE 5.14), and 1009 Cream (ΔE 6.52). These are useful substitutes when 892 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Anchor 892?

Reach for Anchor 892 (Shell Pink Very Light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 892.