899 — Rose medium
Reds family#EB6682
Need details on DMC 899? This medium-light, vivid red shade (Rose medium) is hex #EB6682, RGB 235, 102, 130. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 899
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Watermelon
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 899
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 899 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 899 (Rose medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 899
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 899
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 899 (Rose medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 899 (Rose medium) sits a hair from DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose) (ΔE 2.17) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 899 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 Rose medium turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Drills USA DMC899. A kit legend or drill bag marked 899 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 899
DMC threads that pair well with 899, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC899 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 899
Known as Rose medium, DMC 899 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a crisp and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in bold accents and berries. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring valentines and poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 899 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 899 is Rose medium — a medium-light red thread (hex #EB6682, RGB 235, 102, 130). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 899?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 899 (Rose medium) is Anchor 40 (Rose) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 76 (Plum Medium Light, 87%) and Anchor 62 (Cerise Light, 86%).
Which DMC threads are close to 899?
The closest DMC threads to 899 are 3733 Dusty Rose (ΔE 2.17), 962 Dusty Rose medium (ΔE 2.46), and 956 Geranium (ΔE 5.3). These are useful substitutes when 899 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 899 good for?
DMC 899 (Rose medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 899.
What fabric color works best with DMC 899 (Rose 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, 899 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Does DMC 899 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Satin S899. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 899?
Diamond Drills USA DMC899 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 899 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 899?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1564 (95%), EdMar Bouclé 154 Dark Pink (94%), Luca-S 38 (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.