892 — Carnation medium
Reds family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 892
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 892
DMC threads that pair well with 892, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 892 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 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 27 (Baby Pink Dark, 70%) and Anchor 11 (Coral Medium, 66%).
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.