894 — Shell Pink Medium Light
Pinks family#E29A9A
Need details on Anchor 894? This light, vivid pink shade (Shell Pink Medium Light) is hex #E29A9A, RGB 226, 154, 154. 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.
About Anchor 894
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 894
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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.
Its nearest neighbor, Anchor 1022 (Dusty Rose Light), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.13). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 894
Anchor threads that pair well with 894, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Anchor894 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Anchor 894
A light, vivid entry in the pinks family, Anchor 894 carries the name Shell Pink Medium Light. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and easy, perfect for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on florals and skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Anchor 894?
Anchor 894 is called Shell Pink Medium Light. It's a light pink shade (hex #E29A9A, RGB 226, 154, 154) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, 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 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 761 (Salmon light, 80%) and DMC 776 (Pink Medium, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Anchor 894?
The closest Anchor threads to 894 are 1022 Dusty Rose Light (ΔE 3.13), 969 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 3.92), and 36 Pink Bright Very Light (ΔE 3.96). 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 ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The 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 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.