894 — Shell Pink Medium Light
Reds family
Need details on Anchor 894? This medium-light, moderately saturated red shade (Shell Pink Medium Light) is hex #D19291, RGB 209, 146, 145. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Anchor shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 894
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 894
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 894
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 894
Anchor threads that pair well with 894, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor 894 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 894
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Anchor 894 carries the name Shell Pink Medium Light with true red tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and approachable, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 894?
Anchor 894 is called Shell Pink Medium Light. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #D19291, RGB 209, 146, 145) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Anchor 894?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 894 (Shell Pink Medium Light) is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 77%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 894?
The closest Anchor threads to 894 are 969 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 3.52), 1021 Dusty Rose Very Light (ΔE 4.56), and 1016 Antique Mauve Very Light (ΔE 5.34). These are useful substitutes when 894 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Anchor 894?
Cross-stitchers pull Anchor 894 (Shell Pink Medium Light) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 894 (Shell Pink Medium 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, 894 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.