894 — Carnation very light
Pinks family#FF7C9A
Need details on DMC 894? This light, highly saturated pink 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.
About DMC 894
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rose
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 894
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 894 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 894 (Carnation very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 894
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 894
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 894 (Carnation very light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 957 (Geranium pale), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.18). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 894 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 very light turns up.
DMC 894 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 894.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D894, Diamond Drills USA DMC894. A kit legend or drill bag marked 894 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 894
DMC threads that pair well with 894, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC894 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 894
A light, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, DMC 894 carries the name Carnation very 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 DMC 894?
DMC 894 is called Carnation very light. It's a light pink shade (hex #FF7C9A, RGB 255, 124, 154) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 894?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 894 (Carnation very light) is Anchor 27 (Baby Pink Dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 52 (Pink Dark, 86%) and Anchor 31 (Pink Bright Light, 79%).
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 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 DMC 894 (Carnation very 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 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 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 894?
No. DMC 894 (Carnation very light) 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 894?
Diamond Dotz D894 and Diamond Drills USA DMC894 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 894 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 894?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 1640 Blush Light (97%), Gamma 3088 розовый (95%), Dimensions 13012 Melon dark (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.