893 — Shell Pink Light
Reds family
Anchor 893 — Shell Pink Light — has hex #D7AAA8 and RGB 215, 170, 168. This light, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 893
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Anchor Colors to 893
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 893
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 893
Anchor threads that pair well with 893, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 893 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 893
Known as Shell Pink Light, Anchor 893 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. It has a gentle and approachable feel that suits ladybug designs and barn scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tomato patterns or roses for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 893 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 893 is Shell Pink Light — a light red thread (hex #D7AAA8, RGB 215, 170, 168). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 893?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 893 (Shell Pink Light) is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 63%) and DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 62%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 893?
The closest Anchor threads to 893 are 1020 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (ΔE 6.06), 968 Dusty Violet Light (ΔE 6.45), and 1016 Antique Mauve Very Light (ΔE 6.77). These are useful substitutes when 893 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 893 good for?
Anchor 893 (Shell Pink Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 893.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 893 (Shell Pink Light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 893 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.