895 — Shell Pink Medium
Reds family#D87E81
Below: Anchor 895 (Shell Pink Medium), a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #D87E81 and RGB 216, 126, 129. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Anchor shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Anchor 895
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 895
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 895
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 895
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 895
Anchor threads that pair well with 895, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Anchor895 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Anchor 895
Anchor 895 (Shell Pink Medium) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anchor 895 look like?
Anchor 895 (Shell Pink Medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #D87E81 and RGB 216, 126, 129. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Anchor 895?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 895 (Shell Pink Medium) is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 86%) and DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 74%).
What Anchor colors are similar to 895?
The closest Anchor threads to 895 are 1023 Dusty Rose (ΔE 3.23), 1017 Antique Mauve Medium (ΔE 5.4), and 969 Dusty Violet Medium (ΔE 5.71). These are useful substitutes when 895 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Anchor 895?
Reach for Anchor 895 (Shell Pink Medium) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 895.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 895 (Shell Pink Medium)?
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, 895 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.