892 — Carnation medium
Reds family#F43853
Looking up DMC 892? It's Carnation medium, a medium-light red shade (#F43853 / RGB 244, 56, 83). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 892
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Dahlia
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 892
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 892 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 892 (Carnation medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 892
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 892
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 892 (Carnation medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because DMC 3705 (Melon dark) is so near (ΔE 1.77), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 892 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Carnation medium turns up.
DMC 892 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 892.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D892, Diamond Drills USA DMC892. A kit legend or drill bag marked 892 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 892
DMC threads that pair well with 892, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC892 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 892
DMC 892 is the floss known as Carnation medium: a highly saturated, medium-light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It also turns up in patterns built around barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 892 look like?
DMC 892 (Carnation medium) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #F43853 and RGB 244, 56, 83. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 892?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 892 (Carnation medium) is Anchor 28 (Baby Pink Very Dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 38 (Dusty Pink, 85%) and Anchor 35 (Pink Bright Dark, 82%).
What DMC colors are similar to 892?
The closest DMC threads to 892 are 3705 Melon dark (ΔE 1.77), 891 Carnation dark (ΔE 2.92), and 893 Carnation light (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when 892 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 892?
Reach for DMC 892 (Carnation medium) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 892.
What fabric color works best with DMC 892 (Carnation 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, 892 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 892?
No. DMC 892 (Carnation medium) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 892?
Diamond Dotz D892 and Diamond Drills USA DMC892 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 892 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 892?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1551 (93%), Vineyard Silk 213 Azalea (89%), Hama H33 Cerise (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.