894 — Carnation very light
Reds family
Need details on DMC 894? This light, highly saturated red shade (Carnation very light) is hex #FF7C9A, RGB 255, 124, 154. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 894
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 894
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 894
DMC threads that pair well with 894, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 894 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 894
A light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, DMC 894 carries the name Carnation very light with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and easy, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 894?
DMC 894 is called Carnation very light. It's a light red shade (hex #FF7C9A, RGB 255, 124, 154) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 894?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 894 (Carnation very light) is Anchor 33 (Pink Bright) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 52 (Pink Dark, 87%) and Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light, 81%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 894?
The closest DMC threads to 894 are 957 Geranium pale (ΔE 2.18), 3708 Melon light (ΔE 2.67), and 3354 Dusty Rose light (ΔE 4.87). These are useful substitutes when 894 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 894?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 894 (Carnation very light) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.